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mainestream's avatar

A beautiful reminder, Alex. Thanks for your words.

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Alexander Troy's avatar

Many thanks!

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Thanks, Olga

Appreciate your reading it!

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Alexander Troy's avatar

thanks Peter. I will let you know when my plans take me to or near Westport. be well

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thanks Ari Hope you're well

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Alexander Troy's avatar

thanks and Mazel tov on your grandsons!

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Alexander Troy's avatar

thansk for your kind words and I look forward to hitting the ball with you. safe travels

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Alexander Troy's avatar

Miss you, big fella. that picture looks so inviting

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Olga Bourlin's avatar

Love it! But then, I'm an introvert too.

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Dale Atkins's avatar

Dear Alex,

I always look forward to your thoughts based on your keen understanding of your own history and how it "plays" in the present moment. The Goethe quote is one we can all learn from and apply in daily life. Thank you for the reminder of its applicability today. Wishing you well.

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Peter Greenberg's avatar

Alex, Wow! Inspiring. Nicely done.

Come and spend some time up north to escape the heat. Would love to see you!

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Bonnie Kivel's avatar

Inspiring words that I intend to share with my grandsons

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Ari Lieberman's avatar

As always, your words inspire even those who don't live in summer purgatory; wherever one is, there should be time and space for building character.

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TeslaBull Believer's avatar

Looking at a reflection of myself in the gym, enjoying a quiet moment while reflecting on your inspiring words…

I’ll come down to you soon and play a little tennis with you again… 2026 moving to SC… hanging up my teaching racket….

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Arthur Fuerst's avatar

Just sitting on my porch overlooking lake erie as us snowbirds do enjoying your latest column.

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