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You say you are your mothers daughter. Did she not come from Swedenand dies a few years ago? I think you wrote that a few years ago.Have a happy and healthy new year. All the best

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You're absolutely right, Sharif. What a memory you have! Thank you for your good wishes. Here's hoping 2022 is a hell of a lot better...

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You're absolutely right, Sharif. What a good memory you have! I hope 2022 is a happy year for you.

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There is something deeply reassuring about your posts; you see the troubles and understand the problems we face yet there is always a life affirming heart bursting through. You are one of life's joys, thank you.

My book paralysis is only matched by my music paralysis, sometimes I just cannot make a decision what to play. When, as a teenager, I only had four LPs I played them all the time. Thanks again.

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What a lovely thing to say, Stephen, thank you! Yes, less choice is certainly easier to navigate. I hope 2022 is a happy year for you.

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I loved reading Meg Mason’s “Sorrow and Bliss”—so pleased you did too. The family gatherings at the holidays with people’s gloriously awful behavior (on the page) make it a perfect antidote to feeling home alone…

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You're absolutely right! I hope your Christmas home alone was as good as possible in the circumstances and that 2022 brings many good things.

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Looking forward to reading your new book!!!!

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