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Linda Whitney Trout's avatar

Your story was great and brought back memories of your grandparents. My family lived down the hill from your dad and his parents and I have many memories of Gilbert and Virginia.

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Valori Maresco's avatar

Thank you, Linda! I remember you and your family well! Always a pleasure to visit the "next door" neighbors!

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Mary Maresco's avatar

I meant one named Jack not the extent of his skills

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Stephen L Dalton's avatar

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Valori Maresco's avatar

Thank you, Stephen, and nice site! I will definitely check it out more thoroughly when I get to that step of trying to be seen in search engines. Right now I am lucky if I can find time to write! Step by step!

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Mary Maresco's avatar

Great writing, lovely story. You are a Jack of all trades and Grandma of one

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Valori Maresco's avatar

Of one Jack? :) True, true. We will see what kind of Jack he ends up being! :)

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JD Maresco's avatar

Love it. Thanks for writing this up. Just read this book, which is relevant :) and which I relate to: https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484

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Valori Maresco's avatar

Thanks! I will take a look at the link. Some of the quotes I found during my "research" may have been from that book. Actually planning to write more on the topic here and there.

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Judy's avatar

Very thought provoking. And so relatable for me as I recall my grandparents and great grandparents in Colorado and Kansas. The Wars, the Dust Bowl, the generations that came before us. Good people. Thanks, Valorie.

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Valori Maresco's avatar

Thanks for reading, Judy, and glad you enjoyed it!

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