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Well, Sarah. Well. Your story had me breathless. Gorgeous, resonant. Even if I hadn't known you. Even if I, and my website, hadn't had a cameo appearance. Thank you for your generosity. I can't wait to read it to (the other) John. Ah, rings. Ah, saying what you think. We're writers for Pete's sake. We have voices. Yours rings like a carillon.

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Thank you Peggy 💛 and I’m looking forward for my readers to get to know you and your voice all the more!!!!

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Hi! this article was truly inspiring and gorgeously written! I know exactly what you were thinking when you kinda wanted to be asked but not for the fairy tale outcome. I am a fan of thinking that it's perfectly fine for women to propose to their partner, too. And they can pick their own darn ring or take it off if they please ;)

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Beautiful Sarah. The being jewels of each others lives.

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The wistfulness of someday…this piece has the fairytale quality of a dream.

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and i’m already living it, even when the days are hard it’s a hard bound by trust in one another, and being seen

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A beautiful telling of a poignant story. Thank you!

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Tacos el Gordo is my favorite. Also, I am ready to be a flower girl if you need one!

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I could have eaten there EVERY day

and you never know when one might need a 🌺 woman 🔥

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"Because, really, is it so far-fetched to believe that a man who frequently brings you flowers for no reason might whisk you into Tiffany and Co.? ... I hate to break it to you, but yes, dear reader, it is."

Yes, but we still dream about it, don't we? As you so eloquently described, we can acknowledge the dream AND the reality.

(Beth)

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absolutely ~ i am nothing if not human, learning about myself every day ☺️

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This is one of my favorite pieces you've ever written. Truly. Brava!

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this means everything coming for you ~ thank you my friend 💛

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thank you Barbs ~ I’ve come to believe there are so many ways we can take a deep breath and rewrite the narrative and damn way we please 💛💛

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