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Jim Bob Moore's avatar

Very nice, my friend.

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DeeceX's avatar

Thank you, brother.

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Sara Boone Hartley's avatar

Love you, my sweet, brilliant friend! 🩵

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DeeceX's avatar

And I love you, SBH!

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Ron Kessler's avatar

Great wisdom from a great singer poet.

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DeeceX's avatar

The generosity with which you share your love with others, and the steadfastness of your virtues, have been a great inspiration to me. I hope I tell you how much I love and respect you often enough.

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Tim Graves's avatar

Hey - a good message well put. Thanks

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DeeceX's avatar

Thanks for your kind words, Tim. I am grateful for our long friendship and your support of LIO.

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David Ferris's avatar

Well, you have just delivered one of the best presents I have received this holiday season. Please accept my virtual hug now, and be ready for a real one we meet again. It's been too long.

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DeeceX's avatar

David, thanks for the virtual hug. I do hope to collect on a real one soon. Holiday love to you and June!

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Carol Carter's avatar

Deece, the gift of your vulnerability is precious. Thank you. What a lovely human you are. Much love to you.

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DeeceX's avatar

And much love and gratitude to you, Carol!

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cognomun's avatar

So true, your words. Though I don't have the confidence of expressing it as openly, at least I do tell others I appreciate them and what they're doing. But I'll work on that.

Many thanks.

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DeeceX's avatar

As I said, love's a word I always throw around, but there are many ways to express affection and support for others. I appreciate your steadfast friendship.

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cognomun's avatar

I must admit that the first thought I had when reading your article was, I need to get a dog.

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DeeceX's avatar

Dogs are the best! I've been very lucky to have some great ones in my day.

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Kim Collins's avatar

I love this and you Deece.

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DeeceX's avatar

Kim Collins! Thanks so much for your kind words. I miss you, and hope to see you soon out in our adopted town.

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Kim Collins's avatar

Gettin there as fast as I can

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Holly O's avatar

I love your honesty. And I’m thankful to have you as a friend!

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DeeceX's avatar

What a blessing to be friends with you and Doug! You're part of my Marathon community, which is now my home.

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Patricia Gray's avatar

My younger brother taught me this phrase: "I love you and there's nothing you can do about it." Just accepting that others love us may take some

getting used to but there's nothing we can do about it. So Merry Christmas my friend. Yep--I love you and there's nothing you can do about it.

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DeeceX's avatar

Your younger brother has some serious wisdom there. Accepting love from others requires us to accept ourselves.

Merry Christmas to you and yours, and I am grateful for our friendship.

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Cindy Jeanis's avatar

You are such a gift ❤️ Thank you for sharing your big heart and your love. Sending big love right back at ya from Southeast Texas 😘

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DeeceX's avatar

Thank you for your kind words, Cindy. And thanks for the steadfast love you show me and, I am sure, others. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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CD Bush's avatar

Thanks for the great story to one of the most talented men I know. Great story and a truly great Song, I have not heard in a long time. It means a lot to me.

The best of Holidays to you my friend, keep up the great work, the good people of Texas need your perspective! Things must change, the corruption has gone on too long❤️🎄

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CD Bush's avatar

Perfect!

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CD Bush's avatar

❤️

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