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Jonathan Foster's avatar

Such lovely visuals, really enjoyable listen as always:) thanks pal

Alia Parker's avatar

Thanks for listening, Jonathan.

Gary Spangler's avatar

Alia, beyond delighted might describe the state of mind you’ve helped create! Your words and expressions seem shaped to create a dandy whole!

Alia Parker's avatar

Oh lovely, thank you, Gary! You sound electrified :)

Gary Spangler's avatar

And well I should be! Thanks for your reply, Alia.

Meg Dunley's avatar

I always enjoy reading your words. A beautiful meditation with wonderful visuals. Thanks ☺️

Lucinda Bain's avatar

It's assessment season here and I am sitting in front of two screens reading this piece, wondering at how charged up I am with no where to go except to spend endless more hours at the computer, for the next few weeks at least... then it's time to sink the hands into some soil! (I also appreciated the Scream reference vs the powerpoint, so true.)

Alia Parker's avatar

Yes, the irony of being a nature writer in the modern world, haha. Good luck with your assessments, Lucinda.

Lucinda Bain's avatar

The juxtaposition is real

Rafael Concepcion's avatar

When I pet a cat during dry weather we both get a shock if I keep at it for too long. I’d never thought about this very common phenomenon, except when Rodney or Daisy pulls back looking confused. Thanks for this entertaining little essay! ❤️!

Alia Parker's avatar

What lucky cats to get so many pets! I'm glad to have entertained you for these short minutes, Rafael. I hope you are well.

Rafael Concepcion's avatar

Bonnie Jean and I have been ill on and off for months now. Spring weather ought to help. We’ve had about twenty cats during our lives and we’re the lucky ones. They’re all great in their own unique ways, and we’ve had some real characters over the years. My current favorite is Rodney, a twenty pound tabby who literally hugs me when I go to sleep. His legs are so long that he wraps his front paws around my arm and puts his chin down on my arm, purring softly. What a way to drift off to sleep! I wonder where you find the information you put in your Mind Flexes, but it’s fascinating. Can’t wait until your next Flex! ❤️!

Alia Parker's avatar

That's beautiful. Rodney sounds like a special cat.

Hoping the spring weather brings you and Bonnie Jean some respite Rafael.

Richbee's avatar

Ground me. Kilowatt power. Charged and ready with go power. Your voice is sparkling effervescence. Could listen to you all night sharing a bottle of champagne.

Alia Parker's avatar

Oh dear, I can't possibly sounds that good, haha. Thank you, Richard.

Lauren Heery's avatar

Really enjoyed that musing! Thanks Alia.

Alia Parker's avatar

Thank you, Lauren. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Lauren Heery's avatar

Very clever and wondrous. ☺️

Alia Parker's avatar

Thank you, Meg. That's lovely to hear.