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Olivia Williamson Braddy's avatar

So peaceful. I loved everything about this.

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CAROL TATSCH's avatar

Voice. Sorry, didn’t have my glasses on!!

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CAROL TATSCH's avatar

Montgomery called me. I said what are ya doing? She said I just listened to Aunt Becki reading her latest story. She asked what I was doing. I said well I was listening to Aunt Becki put a worm on her hook before you interrupted!😝 We all love reading your descriptions of everything and anything to do with your family farm!! And I loved having your voice in the kitchen with me!❤️❤️

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Becki Clifton's avatar

Well, thanks for making me cry! I have so many memories with y'all in that swamp! 💜

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Cathy R. Payne's avatar

Becki, this narrative essay is outstanding! I listened to you read it while making bone broth in my kitchen. Your trip to the ‘Hoopee made me smile, while the documentation of river pollution and adverse health saddened me. I loved hearing about the spiritual significance of the kingfisher. Keep writing. I hope you find somewhere to publish this one.

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Becki Clifton's avatar

Yes! I banged this first draft out in a couple hours today from notes I made about the trip last weekend. I definitely see potential for this to be a broader piece that I could shop around for publication.

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Cathy R. Payne's avatar

I'm so happy for you! Please keep at it.

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