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Jessica de Koninck's avatar

Very interesting

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Arlene Gould's avatar

This is an amazing story. I shared it with my life-long friend (our fathers were high school best friends in the Bronx in the 1930's). Sandy was brought up (with no religious practice) in California, married a man from Holland and has lived there since 1968, bringing up her two children and now helping to nurture their six grandchildren. She would like to be in touch with you Andrea. What is the best way to connect you guys?

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Andrea Clardy's avatar

She can reach me by email at afleckclardy@gmail.com. Thanks for your comment and for making the connection.

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Andrea Clardy's avatar

She can reach me by email at afleckclardy@gmail.com. My website is www.andreafleckclardy.com for more information about me.

Thanks for your comment and for making the connection.

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Rachel Berghash's avatar

Beautiful story. Very touching.

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Susan M Prevost's avatar

Thank you for sharing.

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Joyce Lott's avatar

So interesting and we’ll written, Andrea! I’ve written about assimilation as well -and that spark that just won’t be assimilated.

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Ernie's avatar

An absolutely lovely story. Finally, something to cheer me during these rather dark days,

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alishec@gmail.com's avatar

Beautiful story, beautifully written...

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