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I too have flown in that wishing chair. And climbed a tree in which a woman who washed clothes very often lived at the top. And a man with a very round face also resided there.

Thank you for reminding me I’ve travelled so much.

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Lisi, maaan, dis make me smile so biggg.

I’m in Puerto Rico right now…a man died leaving a house for the two women in his life. One woman was upper class, the other was a prostitute from the slums…

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Thank you for the post and the excerpts - mi glad bag buss! Two for one today.

I was there, in the broccoli, seeing and sensing it all - even the snake.

Bwoy, yuh rite a good story mi dear.

New Year's blessing to you as you take in more "live theatre" to, hopefully, share here, too.

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Marjorie, New Year's blessings to you too! Thank you, tonks and tenk you, mi glad bag buss too with all you' wonderful words and wishes.

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You really outdid yourself with this wonderful post.

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Aiyye, Karl, tenk you, you gladden a po’ soul with your kind words.

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Happy New Year Neena! Blessins pon blessins! During my high school years we had a tree stump in front of our yard. I spent many an hour perched there, spinning stories about passersby.

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Happy 2025, Kwesi. It’s so wonderful to hear from you, one of my favourite Guyanese! Blessins pon blessins to you too! Aaahhh, how I wish you would write those stories, you’re such a talented writer.

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I've restarted blogging at least. Some writing, some photography. Islesdotblog.wordpress.com

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Whoa whoa!! Kwesi!! Hearts 😍 hearts! This is super work. If you can put that all together in an exhibition…your photography and your writing…I can see it all happening!

I’m super happy.♥️

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Anytime you want me to share on Substack, please let me know! Also, I have a section, De Tings We Do, right here on substack. If ever you want me to share, say de word.

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Happy New Year! And wow, broccoli will never be the same again haha. Love and all good things xx

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