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Peter,

You wrote, "There was an overwhelming feeling that I was where I was supposed to be, that my path, although weedy, was the right path. "

This is such a great sentence and observation. You are right! Everything has a reason. Keep on writing. The more you write and contemplate, the more you will see connections. There are no coincidences.

Joel

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Thanks Joel!

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I really love your story, Peter! You're such a good writer. That puppy is a little cutie pie, too. ❤️❤️

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Hey C.J. thanks for reading and your kind words mean the world to me! Gonna try to swoop over to your page soon!

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I'll have the welcome mat out for you, my friend.

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Ahhh...a gracious host. I'll need something to wipe my boots on.

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The boot rack is inside to the right of the door --can't miss it. Tea, coffee, or wine?

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Ha... really depends on the time. Coffee is the go to, but wine with you would be divine ❤️

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Agreed. Coffee is my go to, as well. (Cream only, no sugar). If it's evening time, wine.

You really are a good writer --I'd love to collaborate with you on some kind of writing down the road. Or, if you're interested, you could guest write. I would be proud to post it. Just think about it, ok?

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May 18·edited May 18Liked by Peter Smetanick

Peter, when chapter 18 is as good as chapter 1, you know you're doing something right. Keep on Keepin' on. - Jim

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Jim! Thanks for all the love my friend! Now I gotta catch up on some writing wrongs short stories!

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May 18Liked by Peter Smetanick

Enjoyed this read so much; always listen to your gut. But sometimes these experiences shake us up in a good way. Thanks for telling your story!

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Thanks for reading Jenn, stoked that you enjoyed!

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May 18Liked by Peter Smetanick

I love this one! Each chapter gets better and better! Keep up the awesome use of your talent, my love ❤️

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As always, thanks for reading babe <3 Your encouragement means the world!

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Very good read dude. Life is full of hidden lessons and messages from *next door* we’ll call them. I’ve had similar visions, the most vivid and terrifying was at a Rebelution show in Baltimore. As I sat on the lawn, I lived through an entire mass shooting event in my head. It was one of the realest, scariest things I’ve ever experienced and it wasn’t even *real*

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Hey Will, thanks for reading my friend! Still gotta find time to dive deep into your work! Really looking forward to it though!

BTW, I used to jam Rebelution all the time! Sorry that show you attended seems to have taken a scary strange turn, in your mind at least. But, thanks for sharing! I agree, there are hidden lessons throughout our lives.

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