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Lyn Rollins's avatar

What a cool photo of your dear mother. Hard to believe it's been a year since she left this earth. You're right, when you lose your parent, especially your mother, it's pivotal. What a blessing that you still have her in your heart and still influencing your thoughts, and writing. As always your writing is gripping. I'm proud of your for this new endeavor. And I'm excited to keep reading. ❤️

Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

Thank you, Lyn. Your faith in me and this project is so appreciated, your friendship even more.

Carolyn's avatar

Expectations-mine were met today when you started this column/blog/musings/scratch!! Finally…now on to publishing, sister…the sky is the limit!!

Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

Baby steps and gratitude. We're both on the air lift! <3

Amelia Steward's avatar

I love this. Great inaugural piece. I can’t wait to follow you on this journey!

Amelia Steward's avatar

I love this!!! Great inaugural piece. Can’t wait to follow you on your journey.

Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

We have deep history together as writers. You taught me much, Amy. Thank you.

Susan Schauer John's avatar

Wonderful

David Powell's avatar

Enlightened and enlightening: Beautifully well done!

Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

Much appreciated, David. :)

Christie Bishop's avatar

Excellent inspiration ❤️

Pamela Burdett's avatar

Thank you, Elizabeth, for your words and your heart.

Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

<3 Likewise, Pamela.

roe squire's avatar

Oh, but you wordsmith well! Thank you for bringing this beautiful project to the world.

Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

Thanks, Roe. Your support is much appreciated. <3

Carrie Gould-Kabler's avatar

I feel like I am reading The Sun magazine……..am I?

Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

#goals. :) Thanks, Carrie.

Ramona Grigg's avatar

Hi, Elizabeth, welcome to Substack! I found you on FB at Substack Writers and now I've subscribed. I love your writing and can't wait to read more.

I invite you to my writer's community, Writer Everlasting, where we spend a lot of time talking about our love for words. You would fit right in! https://writereverlasting.substack.com/

Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

Thanks for the boost, Ramona. Writer Everlasting seems like a fun newsletter (and I love that you are writing in your 80s!).

Ramona Grigg's avatar

You're very welcome. I love that I CAN still write! Please join us at Writer Everlasting any time.

Kathy R's avatar

2.2.22 for your dear Tutu!

Beautiful and rich and thought-provoking. Thank you.

Elizabeth Beggins's avatar

Thank you for reading, Kathy. <3