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Oct 18Liked by Terry Freedman

Unintentional hilarity ensued. 😂

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This has an extraordinary and subtle elegance to it, Terry. I agree that yes, it's bonkers, but like any strong piece of writing it had me pausing to ponder. Loved it. Bravo!

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Thanks Rebecca 😊

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Undeniably, this is not the work of an artist of little genius.

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Lol. Brilliant, Rafa!

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Oct 14Liked by Terry Freedman

Do you know what? I've read Booker prize winners that weren't a million miles away from this....

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So there’s hope for me yet! 🤣

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Yeah, but that's just the way I talk, so I don't know why these people thinks its funny...

Incidentally, your substack wanted to verify I was human before I could comment. I could take umbrage at that...

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Well clearly Substack knows something I don’t. you can’t be too careful these days, that’s what I always say.

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Oct 13Liked by Terry Freedman

This is brilliant. I really like this one. It retains meaning but has a wild flair to it. As you say, a certain e ne sais quois.

My favourite line: "insecure in the ignorance that I had everything less trivial than severe health"

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Thanks, Nathan. Hahaha! Isn't that line bonkers, but somehow great in its bonkerishness! 🤣

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You are right it is a little bit discombobulated. Good experiment and I love your experiments as they help on lots of ideas about creativity and reflection. This one just seemed a little inane.

Write on!

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Inane is right, Jill. 'Discombobulated ' happens to be one of my favourite words! 😂

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I’m going to have to lie down, Terry.

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🤣 sorry, Maureen!

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This was a tough one but you managed it with grace and humor.

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Thanks you, Carissa 😂

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Oct 13Liked by Terry Freedman

Hmmm.... je ne sais quoi. To my old tired brain, this was a bit obscure -- and funny. You are so clever, Terry. I just can't imagine what you will come up with next!

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Nor can I! Not clever, just deranged, but thank you anyway. Chortle

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Oct 13Liked by Terry Freedman

Hmm... Yes, but I didn't like to say that...

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😂

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Thanks Elizabeth. I am behind with my reading, but will read yours right now. Thanks for the link.

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Terry, we experimented similarly this week! 😅 Mine took a slightly more serious turn. "[R]emoved their masks as a forehead-cooler" made me want to try that. I could use some forehead cooling.

https://elizabethbeggins.substack.com/p/on-the-contrary

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All I can do is laugh! A fascinating experiment. Not remotely Daft. No, not at all.

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🤣🤣

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