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Mary Russell's avatar

Thank you for starting off my day with a 'huge' smile.

Susie Kaufman's avatar

What's the smile about?

Liz Aron's avatar

Beautifully written. Thought provoking and relatable.

Susie Kaufman's avatar

Thank you for your support. I never really know how my writing is landing so hearing from people like yourself means a lot.

B L's avatar

“…such a feature of animal reality.”

And of human artistry to express and record it as you just did. Brava.

Susie Kaufman's avatar

This was a real eye-opener. I'm grateful that experiences continue surface that prompt me to make those kinds of connections. Really...that's a big piece of what I'm doing. The noticing.

Jinks Hoffmann's avatar

What an intensely visceral essay, Susie. I felt like I was right with you as you touched death differently.

Susie Kaufman's avatar

All of it has been very embodied, a practice that I'm coming to late but with great interest.

Linda Kaye-Moses's avatar

Old age as a gift, yes?

Susie Kaufman's avatar

All done up in ribbons

Linda Kaye-Moses's avatar

Yes, more please. I've been working on a second novel, so lots more please. 84 is nunthin' to sneeze at, but MORE please. Are you heading back east at all?

Susie Kaufman's avatar

No immediate plans for traveling to the Berkshires but think about you all often and with great fondness. My desire for life isn't so much about producing. More about just soaking it up.

Leesie's avatar

I'm currently reading your book Twilight Time while visiting my cousins in Italy. I'm 65 years old. You are a guiding light. Grazie mille, Susie. 💖

Susie Kaufman's avatar

I'm so pleased to hear that! The fact that you're reading my word in la bella Italia makes it even more wonderful.

Graciewilde's avatar

Thanks for those inspiring words.

Susie Kaufman's avatar

I'm stunned by the experience and glad to pass it along.

Beth's avatar

You write so beautifully, thank you for starting my day out with gratitude for life.

Susie Kaufman's avatar

For me, it's about gratitude but it's also about staying present to embodiment.

Jacqueline Fretwell's avatar

Thank you for sharing your experience xx

Susie Kaufman's avatar

Glad to have you as a reader.