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Wordswim's avatar

You have impeccable taste in your reading (except, I do love Dickens - his work, certainly not the man, who I think was pretty odious). Thank you for the lovely review of ‘Stumbling Stones’

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Stephanie Butland's avatar

You are most welcome! X

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The Write Catalyst's avatar

What a lovely visitor. It brings to mind the old adage of a robin being a departed love one saying hello, and I wondered if it might be a sign from your lovely friend that she's still with you in some way 💞 A nice thought hopefully. And, how interesting that it made me think of her, having never known her at all. Remembrance is a funny thing. 🥰

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Stephanie Butland's avatar

Yes! It did feel like a very deliberate visit, and definitely comforting for that. Thank you xx

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Moira Cooper's avatar

I love watching Dickens but find him hard to read. Your robin is a lovely wee chappie, we have one in the garden, they are very friendly. I am currently reading Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade given to me by my son who lives in USA. It’s published under a different title here. Just wondered if you have read it, I am really enjoying it.😊📕

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Stephanie Butland's avatar

Ooh, I will look that up! Thank you!

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Carolyn Marshall Wright's avatar

Yes, absolutely, sourdough bread looks like a rabbit when sliced, as does the occasional baguette (they are very tiny bunnies). Your Robin visitor is a delight to see! American robins are far larger and squatter than their English counterparts. And thanks for the nudge to keep in touch with friends..:

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Stephanie Butland's avatar

Thank you! I feel vindicated! And I didn't know that about American robins. I shall go and look them up. xx

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Carolyn Marshall Wright's avatar

At the risk of sounding like Dickens (ahem!), American robins are a bit bumptious.

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