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It is, I think, interesting how a community has grown out of your letters and lectures, and a sizable one at that. Your letters are a grounding of sorts with reminders of our recorded history, and informed commentary on the absurd and sometimes frightening events of the day. There are many people in this community that offer additional valuable context and perspective.

No one expects you to write on the weekend, but you typically do, just to let us know you’re getting some rest, or a well deserved day on a boat, or just had an exhausting day. You often give us photos from Buddy, which are, without exception, beautiful. Tonight’s evocative photo from Peter is fabulous. It is a lovely thing how you care for us, even when you have no time to write. Frankly, I think many of us look forward to the brief posts with some stunning photograph. You give us something to remind us of the beauty that remains, even now.

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Candace,

So wonderfully articulated. I am always amazed at the stunning depth of intelligence in the community of people that follow Heather. Thank you to Heather and all those that she has inspired. It maintains my belief that a great % of people in our world are so interesting, thoughtful, and have so much to offer. :)

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Yes. I look forward to Heather's letter and the photos she posts. I also enjoy the many posts from all over the country and abroad. I have and continue to learn so much. Thank you, Heather, and all of you who post here.

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Candace, well said.

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Candace, thank you for saying so beautifully what many of us feel.

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I join the members of our community who thank you because we recognize how we feel in your beautiful and moving comment. Blessings'

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So well put.

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Candace, I would love to say that you took the words right out of my keyboard, but that would be wrong. These are yours entirely, and I agree with them deeply. Thank you.

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I'm a newbie commenter but this one from Candace says it all. Thank you!

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Perfectly written; thank you for expressing how we all (except the ubiquitous trolls) feel about Dr. Heather. 💜 She is a national treasure and I wish there was a way to formally recognize her for all her time, energy and efforts in educating and inspiring us. Our community has the power to act to save our democracy, and despite some very dark Letters, there is still hope, because of all us together here. Kudos to all! 👍💜

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Very well said, Candace! I agree wholeheartedly.

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Oh, Candace, you captured perfectly the thoughts and feelings that so many of us have. I can't count the number of times I've thought how wonderful it would have been to have had a professor who could engage our intellect and enlarge our viewpoint as Heather does so consistently. We are indeed fortunate beyond measure to have such a treasured ally.

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