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Katie Ford's avatar

What a lovely read. I didn't even care that I couldn't guess where it was headed. The delight of the journey through it sufficed! Have a great week!

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Stephen Carter's avatar

We all have oldie bowldie moments, but at 71 I'm full-on oldie & near-on bowldie. I love how language is tiptop sprinkled & massaged to give a feeling of beneficence (ach, now there's a word!) in your storytelling forays. Such restorative calm - after a pause.

Thanks for this. Strange how a wee story, told in a certain way, can be so helpful & healing. Please carry on being an ... example. 🥴

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Teri Leigh 💜's avatar

I usually read this publication first thing Sunday morning, with my coffee...and here it is Tuesday by the time I'm getting to it...and I'm so glad I saved the goodness for now!

JFT Beach gets me every single time. His stories are so simple, so honest, and so real.

And this one, full of little tickle giggles all the way through. go read it. Worth every single word! I giggled out loud several times. and that giggle was like the wash and rewash he mentions that happens when he meditates. Yup, reading this post is like getting a dose of meditation without actually having to do the meditation.

JFT - thank you for being the role model. you got it going on!

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Neela 🌶️'s avatar

Oh my goodness, this is exactly the kind of Monday morning story that makes me feel like I'm wrapped in a warm blanket! (it's a bit chilly in SoCal today)

I'm grinning at "oldie-bowldee" - your daughter has quite the way with words 😄

I hope you have a good week ahead :)

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Glad you like it Neela. Tbh both my daughters call each other oldie bowldies too as an insult. 'Cos: sisters!

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Sophie S.'s avatar

that sounds like such an enjoyable and relaxing Sunday 🏖️ thanks for the mention!

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

It was ! And no problem at all I enjoy your writing.

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Baird Brightman's avatar

Your friend's comment of "Keep being an example" made me think of this:

"We’re not on our journey to save the world but to save ourselves. But in doing that you save the world. The influence of a vital person vitalizes." -- Joseph Campbell

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Now THAT's a quote - thanks for sharing Baird.

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Melissa Scala's avatar

This was such a great read! Happy Sunday to you...

Now I am going to dust off my air fryer!

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

It’s more than just a cooking device… it’s a lifestyle 😋

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Melissa Scala's avatar

Exactly!

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Tim Ebl 🇨🇦's avatar

Great Sunday Roundup, thanks JFT! Keep on being an example!

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Thanks Tim - I’ll try!!!

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Nancy A's avatar

Exactly what I needed to start my week! 😊

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Super happy to hear that Nancy!

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Thanks Teri. Your kind hearted and full comments are always a joy to read. Hope you had a good weekend- must have been busy to shelf me until Tuesday. Honestly!!! 🤣🤣

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Thanks Stephen. (Hastily googles 'beneficence' 😀) Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to comment so eloquently and kindly.

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Thanks Katie - you are of course right. Sometimes it's just about the journey. Take care.

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