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MaryBeth Sellers's avatar

Ali Lopez, author of, Next Obvious Thing, had forward it to me.

Yes it’s good to know there is lots of good in the world!

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Linda Schreiner's avatar

I always smile when I am alerted to a new post from you! I expect to love it and you have never disappointed! The story with your sister was hilarious and the children with memories of past lives was….just, wow! 😍

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Thank you! ❤️ I always get so happy to see a comment from you! Soon soon soon…

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MaryBeth Sellers's avatar

a friend forward this to me knowing I would love it! I read and listen to stories about back packing, via foot and bike. It is amazing the people along the route that open up their houses cook for strangers out in the woods. It keeps me grounded to positivity like your story shared. Thank you!

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Thanks so much for reading and subscribing! I'd love to know who forwarded this to you. And yes, the people who welcome strangers and give them food and even a place to sleep amaze me too. I listen to a lot of true crime and don't know that I'd be as generous or trusting (of either the hikers or the homeowners) but at the same time I'm glad to know that people do these things and are able to live in such an open way. Goals, right?

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Joy V. 🌵✨'s avatar

The past lives article was WILD. Thanks for recommending that.

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Thanks for checking it out!

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Carolyn Usher's avatar

I have been experiencing a rash of small acts of kindness lately. It makes me very optimistic 💖

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

I love how accessible these small moments are, too. That makes me happy.

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MUTHR, FCKD's avatar

Great story—we need all the reminders of kindness there are right about now! Been wanting to read that WaPo story, thanks so much for the reminder!

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

It was a shame I had to go back 15 years to find one, but....

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MUTHR, FCKD's avatar

Ugh. I know. But it was a good one!

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Pat Taylor's avatar

Abby - another joyful and educational romp through your story-brain-offerings of life’s simple, yet, complex internal and external delights. The expression on the Grand Marshal’s face and his/her comment is perfect! Cheers, my friend! Thanks for the smile.

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Thanks, Pat!

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Pat Taylor's avatar

Ghosts, paranormal and past lives have always fascinated me, as well. Possibilities intrigue me.

Hopefully we can chat more about these things when I see you. ❤️

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

I still can't believe it's actually happening! I can't wait!

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Pat Taylor's avatar

I am joyfully counting down the days. 😊

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Peg Conway's avatar

I was really fascinated by the WaPo article on children who remember past lives too!

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

So interesting, right?

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Thank you so much!

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