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Mary Campbell's avatar

So much artistry for love, she gave us. May we honor her memory by loving it all! Thank you, Susie!

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Susie Kaufman's avatar

Such a beacon of light in these dark days....Love to you, Mary

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Amy Cotler's avatar

Much needed. These days, it's easy to forget. xoxoxo

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Susie Kaufman's avatar

I don't think I can match Deb's capacity for love but I'm doing what I can. We're all doing what we can.

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Mary Kate Jordan's avatar

Thank you, Susie, for sharing Deb’s loving images and for your weekly verbal food for the soul.

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Susie Kaufman's avatar

Deb seemed to know exactly how to elicit each individual's sacred offering.

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Rachael Freed's avatar

I didn’t know Deb personally, but feel that I do as I read your post, see her wonderful art, and read her friends’ and mother’s comments. May she rest in peace knowing how much love she gave and spread wide, beyond the Berkshires to Minneapolis and beyond.

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Susie Kaufman's avatar

Thank you, Rachael. Deb was remarkable. She was the guiding force behind IWOW (In Words Out Words) which brought people together every month for years to share writing and performance. For each event, she would create a theatrical backdrop in that unique naive art style that was just electrifying. She was such a gift.

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Jim Lawrence's avatar

Thank you Susie, for remembering Deb on her special day. She remains an inspirational light for so many. Left us way too soon. Her kindness and sweet strong messages ever remind us of the important things. I have a couple small, indelible pieces of her heart-strong art in front of me every day as I sit at my computer seeking my own love messaging.

Miss you Deb. 💛

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Susie Kaufman's avatar

Thank you, Jim. We were so blessed to know her.

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Kathy Glennon's avatar

I love this. Reminds me how much we do have control over.

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Susie Kaufman's avatar

Such an important realization.....especially now.

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Sue Gurland's avatar

Lovely tribute, Susie.

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Susie Kaufman's avatar

Thank you, Sue. Deb presence is still palpable in the Berkshires and beyond.

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Sue Gurland's avatar

I know. We took meditation classes in her space last summer. I loved looking at all her artwork.

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Sara Koffman's avatar

You also fill the world & my heart with love. Thank you so very much, Dear Susie. Sara Koffman ( Deb’s Mom)

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Susie Kaufman's avatar

I did this with your encouragement, Sara. You have really kept Deb's legacy alive and helped spread her love far and wide.

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Rosemary Starace's avatar

I, too, am thinking of Deb today, and her unique, beautiful presence. 💖

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Susie Kaufman's avatar

Wonderful to join you in remembering,

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Jinks Hoffmann's avatar

Thank you, Susie, for giving us an opportunity to honor Deb and love on her yahrzeit.

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Susie Kaufman's avatar

She made a real difference in the lives of a great many people.

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Jinks Hoffmann's avatar

May her memory be a blessing.

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Patricia Boynton's avatar

Beautiful! Christopher said before he died…..”I learned in Afghanistan that nothing else matters except love”…….love should be everyone’s legacy 🩷😌

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Susie Kaufman's avatar

I'm honored that you brought in Christopher today. I think you would have really appreciated Deb. She was unique in my experience.

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