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Marilyn Moss Rockefeller's avatar

Thank you for sharing this beautiful time in your interesting life. And a lovely tribute to Jerilyn and love.

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So glad you liked it, Marilyn.

Catherine Lane Diehl's avatar

This story is very simply "Dear"! All the emotions, your vulnerability and self-conciousness. Your willingness to get out of your comfort zone. Actually brings a tear to two to my eyes as I see your seeing the beauty in her. It is probably my favorite thus far.

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Thanks so much, Catherine. I'm glad you enjoyed reading this.

Skye's avatar

Beautiful, Richard! And I love seeing these pictures of you 🥹

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Thank you, Skye! And thanks for sending it on to Reda. I got a lovely note from her. Enjoy Paris!

Marnie Summerfield Smith's avatar

Jerilyn sounds glorious, Richard. I'm glad you got to experience each other. Lovely transporting details as always. I live another life when reading your words.

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Thanks so much, Marnie. Your response warms my heart!

Nancy Harmon Jenkins's avatar

Thanks for this, Richard--such insights into your own self too.

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Yes, Nancy. She showed me myself in ways I hadn't experienced before.

Jolina Petersheim's avatar

This is beautiful, Richard. Thank you.

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Thanks so much, Jolina.

Laura O'Keefe's avatar

Lovely, Richard. And so poignant. The photographs are of a radiant being, just as you described her.

Richard Goodman's avatar

Thanks, Laura. There is nothing like old photos from real actual film! They keep their radiance.

Jody Lisberger's avatar

Such great remembering and writing, Richard. And amazing old photos too! You've kept them all?!

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Yes, Jody. Kept them all. And I'm so glad I lived in the era of actual photographs made with actual film. You can tell the difference!

Susan Ryan's avatar

Such a lovely remembrance.

Elizabeth Godfrey's avatar

Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories of those wild and free days. No wonder you were drawn to such a beautiful person.

Richard Goodman's avatar

She was one of a kind.

Patty Dann's avatar

Richard,

This is terrific! What a person - what a time! Beautiful photos -

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Thanks, Patty!