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Marguerite Hinojosa's avatar

I was holding my breath through much of this essay. Wonderfully written!When I was a teenager and driving my dad somewhere, he would pump the imaginary breaks in the passenger seat. It infuriated me at the time. Today, it makes me laugh. Old crow. Then there was the time we got stopped because he was driving too slowly on a country road. I didn't laugh then.

Sending you much love!

Marguerite

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Nan Tepper's avatar

That's a long time to hold your breath! I hope you've inhaled since you finished reading it. I hate the imaginary braking...it always seemed so passive-aggressive to me. I'm glad it makes you laugh. You were smart not to laugh at your Dad's pokiness. LOVE you! I'll be in touch, Marguerite. xo

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Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

Scary! I couldn't stop reading.

Did you get my email about a Substack problem I need to solve? I tried everything I know. I need to hire you! I'd love to chat on Thursday, but then, an appointment? Please send me the link to schedule again.

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Nan Tepper's avatar

Amrita, thank you. I sent you an email response to your Thursday question. Reach back if you need to before Thursday, otherwise I'll see you then. xo

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