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I love that quote--it applies to all forms of interpretation. We can extend it to the concepts of riding a wave, messages written in sand, etc. Of course, when swimming it the ocean, it is also possible to drown, get caught in the undertow, etc.
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Exquisite. Quote and VL. Merci.
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ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous... I will send it on My Daily Click soon... thank you for the inspiration... xv
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ReplyDeletedefinitely worth repeating! simple, lovely, and inspirational. xo
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