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Polly Walker Blakemore's avatar

Thank you! And thank you for becoming a subscriber. I am honored. I hope we are not headed toward word tariffs but these days I feel like you never know!

If you would like to take a look at my experiences volunteering at a day shelter for homeless men, please see Angels, Fire Here and Angels, Fire Everywhere. The most recent post of my time with my aging mother is Diapers and Depression. For something lighter please see Free Cones and New Friends at Dairy Queen, and Sharing the Wealth.

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Polly Walker Blakemore's avatar

Yoh! You are welcome.

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Polly Walker Blakemore's avatar

For sure! Thank you.

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Benthall Adventures's avatar

I love your take on word currency! Here in Provence, weekend is definitely top-tier. But word tariffs? Please. I’ve smuggled cheese through customs…I’m not about to declare ouais at the border.

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Kathy Minicozzi's avatar

Also, we got "pannini" from the Italians and "schadenfreude" from the Germans.

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Teresa Bartenstein's avatar

Love this one….lightens up a gloomy topic…thank you!

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Jim Nolan's avatar

Great article. I like "morto" too. Lots to be morto-ed about these days.

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