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Kate Farrell's avatar

Congratulations, Carole! You and your books are a light in the world! ❤️

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Carole Bumpus's avatar

Thank you, Kate! Having just read your beautiful review of the ballet about Manon, I take your words as high praise!

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Kate Farrell's avatar

Aww... I'm in awe of your skill in sharing the joy and bonding that comes with cooking and sharing meals. We need that!!

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Carole Bumpus's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. I just heard Rick Steves yesterday on NPR speaking about the importance of traveling--now especially, since our life in the U.S. is feeling more constrictive and the best way to understand mankind is through understanding other cultures. I'd pop on that plane to San Miguel with you too, if I had thought of it. Always wanted to go!

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Carole Bumpus's avatar

Thank you for your kind words. It's always good to know we are not alone!

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Darlene Frank's avatar

Congratulations, Carole, on all of this! I must have missed seeing this back in February. I love that you open with Camus. And I love that your books old and new are receiving such a warm reception! All deserved!

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Lindsey Salatka's avatar

I love the Camus poem! And I'm inspired to travel by your writing. I notice that when I hear something several times, I tend to take action because I feel like the universe is conspiring. I booked my upcoming trip to San Miguel because I heard about it several times in a short period of time. So while I haven't planned a trip to France yet, your book is in my mind and making me want to go!

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