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Jessica Handler's avatar

Yes to literary citizenship in all its forms. And now I know what's with the rubber ducks on Jeeps.

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Cassie Mannes Murray's avatar

Haha, I'm glad to be of service in the why of jeep ducks!! <3

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Kelly Turner's avatar

Same! I am also learning about the ducks now.

Agree, it’s an excellent time for more goodwill, less transactional intentions.

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Bob Cohn's avatar

I have been blind to Duck Duck Jeep. But now I'll be able to see it. Thank you.

I love the spirit of your other commenters. I apologize for being neither so brief nor so pointed.

Several decades ago I learned, by the process of elimination, how much more satisfying life could be if I made it my purpose to help people rather than impress them. I recently realized that of all the possible things to collect, ducks and jeeps being timely examples, I collect other people's smiles. It's an inexpensive but rewarding practice. Your message resonates with me.

I may not be the world's worst at sales and marketing, but I'm on the shortlist. I'd like a place closer to the middle, but I doubt it would make me happier, just a bit less anxious. But I cope.

Recently a banana and a piece of duct (not duck) duct tape sold for six figures as a work of art. Teh buyer ate the banana. In my experience, the flavor of an aging granola bar doesn't change much, but some moisture is lost. Even if the nutritional value is degraded, I suspect the value of yours can only increase.

Thank you for your wonderful post.

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Cassie Mannes Murray's avatar

Bob, this comment made my day! I just know that you're writing is going to go somewhere (even if you claim that you're close to the world's worst at sales and marketing) because simply this comment was so fun. The art! The six figures! The nutritional value joke! You're funny, and absolutely beaming with kindness. Thank you for writing this.

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Portia Elan's avatar

Yes yes yes — a lovely reminder to spend the time/energy in *building* community, which means saying “yes” and showing up.

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Cassie Mannes Murray's avatar

it's so hard sometimes, and often so worth it!

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Pressley (Baird) Frevert's avatar

“Where are you your goodest?” Talk about something I need as a tattoo! ❤️

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Cassie Mannes Murray's avatar

<3333 Always trying to figure it out!

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Heather Bell Adams's avatar

Yes, so much yes!

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Beth Kephart's avatar

I love this so much. Because: What would our world be, and who might we become, if we gave because giving does feel so good? Period. Done.

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Cassie Mannes Murray's avatar

As the queen of good will, you would know!

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