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Mima Tipper's avatar

Lovely and wistful-making:) The pot of basil on the balcony is such a hopeful image. Thanks for sharing!

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Amanda Ramey's avatar

You are cooking for yourself. Are you not important? I spend my day doing things that i love and then shower and dress and cook for myself. There is a simple pleasure in all you are saying the mushrooms that fan out, the zucchini that is blood green. Sounds like a gorgeous meal, light a candle. Pour a glass of wine and celebrate you! There is no shame in cooking for one. I do it all the time. It is a beautiful experience. I have a friend that told me do i put my prom dress on for dinner? Well, yes, i do. I am not going to sit down in my sweaty gym clothes. I celebrate me.. and it sounds like you made a beautiful meal.. enjoy it. The fragrant basil, the lovely meal. Beautifully written. Just take the sadness out of being alone. It’s a thing to be celebrated!! Enjoyed reading it xx

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Ann Shrake's avatar

This brought tears to my eyes... and made me hungry.

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Karen Uhlmann's avatar

Lovely. So touching.

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Jayne Mills's avatar

I know you are, girlfriend. Keep cooking!

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Julie Hatch's avatar

I love that Jayne

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Elaine Blattner's avatar

Impressive… a poet, too!!

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michelle sabbia's avatar

I’m there too. Xoxo

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