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Adrienne Dern's avatar

So lovely to read this, Kaarin. You are Laura are lucky to know each other as friends and support each other as writers.

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Kaarin Marx Smith's avatar

Adrienne, thank you. I do feel lucky -- and also lucky to be meeting writers like yourself who -- although I can't meet with in person -- I can connect with online.

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Deb M's avatar

Thank you...a wonderfully written reminder, that whether it is a writing retreat or not, with another or solo, a pause, a retreat can be exactly what the soul needs. And there is no where quite like the Oregon coast for that pause.

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Kaarin Marx Smith's avatar

Deb -- you said it perfectly. We all need that occasional pause...

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Laura K Bray's avatar

Such a beautiful essay. Thank you for retreating with me and being such a good friend. Can’t wait till we go on another-next time let’s go longer so we might actually get a little writing done. (Though, based on our two essays today, even a short trip was inspiring.)

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Kaarin Marx Smith's avatar

Laura -- I'm all for a longer retreat next time!

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Mary Anne Harmer's avatar

Lovely, lovely essay. I always enjoy your insights

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Kaarin Marx Smith's avatar

And, Mary Anne -- I appreciate your support!. Thank you.

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