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Pat Taylor's avatar

I’ve traveled the circle of life in my nursing career from rejoicing with moms holding their newborns for the 1st time to now holding the hands of people grieving the loss of loved ones. At a certain point I share with them that the ability to recognize that something good can come from a bad situation is a beneficial coping skill. “Precious”, not in the way Dana Carvey’s Church Lady might say, but rather as something quite valuable. So it was neither self-serving nor icky precious for you to share the fact a reader found your newspaper story helpful and your acknowledging that losing your earbud gave you the opportunity to hear her affirmation- and even get a laugh the next day. Keep enjoying the grass & leaves.

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Susan Campbell's avatar

Thank you.

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Debra Cohen's avatar

I love those moments when the universe seems to be sending us messages of what is really important. I also love that you found your leaf covered ear bud!

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Susan Campbell's avatar

Me, too. I was prepared to live without it, but yeah.

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Thomas Dombroski's avatar

Sounds like you turned over a new leaf

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Lola's avatar

This is a well crafted piece that many of us can relate to. Thanks for describing being human as an OK thing. I like the idea of the earbud going camping… happy Monday.

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Susan Campbell's avatar

I am not sure giving inanimate objects human-like attitudes it a healthy thing, but I've done it all my life, so...

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Lola's avatar

Me too. And I don’t care! 💝

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Joseph Grabarz's avatar

This morning I needed a story of straight up “sometimes things work out ok” without assignment to fate or beneficence. Thank you for that. It was a nice way to start the week.

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Susan Campbell's avatar

Excellent. Go have a good week, friend.

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Mary Ann Dimand's avatar

I'm glad you got the friendly praise, and found your earbud again! I became devotee of Aftershokz bone conducting headphones, which allow me to know when someone wants to speak to me-- and even to do small conventional conversations without turning off my audio, though I don't like doing that.

I am thinking that you aren't counting on those two fingers the fan email I sent you in 2011. It wasn't as visceral as the breakup conversation, I'm pretty sure, but I want to make sure you know that reading Dating Jesus was a very healing thing for me, as I recovered from structural and personage screw age by The UMC.

Thank you again!

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Susan Campbell's avatar

It was every bit as healing — if not more so — to me to write it. Thank you for the reminder. That means the world to me.

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Paul Ashton's avatar

Sometimes, check that, most times I’m best served by being in the moment and being easily amused and if I’m lucky, enlightened. So yeah. I don’t think your being precious at all.

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Susan Campbell's avatar

Thank you, friend.

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Joan Sheehan's avatar

Love this! You have started my week on a positive note. Thank you!

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Susan Campbell's avatar

Oh, cool!

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Rich Colbert's avatar

A great story that hit me on many levels....thank you.

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Susan Campbell's avatar

You're very welcome!

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Sharon Foster (CT)'s avatar

A lovely book that my young cousin sent me. I grew up with pecan trees everywhere and yet did not know about their habits, that they don't produce nuts every year, but when they do, they all do it at the same time. Fascinating!

Yes, we all have enough stressors in our lives without getting stressed over inanimate objects, too. Good lesson!

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Susan Campbell's avatar

I am nearly finished with the book, and because I listened to it, now i'm going to buy the print version and mark it all up.

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Well, this is precious. ♥️

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Sandy K's avatar

What a perfect story to start my week. Thank you for the reminder to slow down a little, Susan.

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Susan Campbell's avatar

MWAH!

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Deacon Art's avatar

Thank you St Anthony.

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Jac's avatar

I love this.

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Cynthia Fridlich's avatar

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Funny, my littlest grand kid tells me to stop looking for something and it will come to you! “Sweetgrass” appeals to folks looking for peace. Peace to you, Susan. Hi ho.

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Susan Campbell's avatar

What Martha said. VOTE.

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