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Sarah Lee's avatar

Such lovely thoughts, Mairi! I've connected to old houses/buildings since I was a girl. I have some very distinct memories that have remained with me a long time. There was this one abandoned house we used to drive by all the time in the country. I spent many passing moments trying to imagine it in its prime, beautiful and full of life. There's an almost tangible connection in moments like that.

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Mairi Bontorno's avatar

Thank you, Sarah! You expressed that beautifully. I know you have that same yearning sense of the past.

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Katherine Erickson's avatar

My daughter loves the Tudor Farm show. I will have to get this book to read to her!

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Kristin Haakenson's avatar

So beautiful, Mairi - and you know how I resonate with all this!! Every time I watch or read Ruth Goodman, I feel like her enthusasm and positivity is contagious...it makes me want to do ALL the things!

The past has so much to teach us. I love the mysterious roads you've found, and it's lovely seeing you seek out these things.

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Mairi Bontorno's avatar

Thank you, Kristin. It’s wonderful to have friends who know exactly how I feel.

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Kristin Haakenson's avatar

Ditto!!

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Heather McCloud's avatar

Did the first road actually have that abandoned sign??

You will discover something—walk down that road next time. It looks enchanted!

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