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Karen Neal's avatar

Another nice poem! You've made some good choices in your life . . . I strongly feel GOOD CHOICES over LUCK most of the time. It seems odd that the "baby" of the group is now 60! And BTW, my favorite decade was the 60s.

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Poetry Tracks In the Snow's avatar

I am of the mind of good choices mixed with a bit of luck, faith, and intention! I am feeling like 60 may be my favorite too....and when I grow up, I hope to still be hiking the north woods like you🥾

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Judy Roggow's avatar

Happy Birthday, Holly.

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Thanks Judy and John 💛

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Sam Aureli's avatar

A very happy birthday, Holly!

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Thanks Sam!!

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Brew Philosophy's avatar

Happy birthday!

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Thanks!

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Katie's avatar

Simply beautiful. Holly, I am so grateful you are in my life and able to share such beautiful words. Love all around my dear friend.

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Poetry Tracks In the Snow's avatar

Me too Katie, me too 🩵🩵🩵

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Ann Mershon's avatar

You are a treasure, Holly. I'm thankful, also, to have you in my life. May there be many more parallel tracks in the snow. Snowshoes next time.

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Poetry Tracks In the Snow's avatar

“Parallel tracks in the snow” - love that Ann ❄️ 🩵❄️

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Nazish Nasim's avatar

Happy Birthday, Holly 🎊

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Thanks Naz; glad we met this year 💛

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Julia Rau's avatar

True and beautiful sentiments. Thanks Holly.

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carol bennett's avatar

As always, well said. Hitting seventy is also great - something to look forward to!

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Poetry Tracks In the Snow's avatar

Absolutely Carol 🦋🦋🦋

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Deb Dorsett Hanson's avatar

Happy birthday, Holly. A beautiful poem. Keep living your best life.

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Thanks Deb, we miss you 😘

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The Sawyer's Daughter's avatar

Wonderful, Holly! I was not aware of your cancer journey but happy to see you smiling here today. Happy Birthday!! 🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉

I especially love your gratitude for this: " and thankfully, the loss of complacency that tomorrow will come."

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Poetry Tracks In the Snow's avatar

It’s not a path you choose but it is a great teacher! Thank you Julie for being here as always🦋🦋🦋

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Julie Barton's avatar

Beautiful! Happy Birthday! 🎉

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Thanks Julie💛💛💛

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Kassi Wilson's avatar

Happy Birthday Holly! 🎂

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Thanks Kassi 🌻

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