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Jul 31, 2022Liked by Sherman Alexie

I wanted to send this one to my husband to read. The part about needing god-like praise for doing the dishes. If I did send it, he wouldn’t understand why and just think I was picking on him or telling him I want a divorce. Men can be very fragile. Then they end up divorced and are confused how they got there.

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Taking turns being the wrecking ball and the condemned building. Wow, you perfectly described my ex-wife and I. Gladly it's not that way now.

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Jul 30, 2022Liked by Sherman Alexie

I an so happy to know that. I think you have been treated very badly by a few very loud voiced embittered people who will never cease but that's not a reason to deny the rest of us the right to hear your words of heart and hurt and humor. We are all chipped but not broken. Know you have a loyal audience.

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Well I like this character but wonder how he will choose to grow... keep him vital! Thanks for sharing your words and hope. Your voice is missed.

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Jul 30, 2022Liked by Sherman Alexie

But isn't excessive self abnegation a kind of narcissism and unappealing as it burdens a potential partner immediately? And being organized is not a quality sought in human relations is it? It's desirable in bureaucracies but not in people ... warmth and tenderness and humor are human virtues and I see all of those here. The sorrow in this passage is palpable but surmountable, just too much concentration on it.

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Such a clear voice, one does think it is about you!

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You create space for the human condition(s). Thank you.

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Wow. All I can say in this moment after a first read . . . Hitting me in the gut. Powerful.

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As always, a wonderful story in all the ways a story should be. This would also be an excellent rock ballad.

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Beautifully written and narrated. Great job, Sherman!

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For a brief while, I imagined I was actually sitting in the car with you, hearing you talk, sharing the same views, and each feeling empty. " It's your narrative.

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So sad, but I had to smile at the line about unorganized organizers. Decades before apps were invented, I bought the book, Getting Organized, and couldn't find it in my house for years....

This one is really special.

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Jul 29, 2022Liked by Sherman Alexie

Thanks for meeting my best Broadway play expectations

Makes me laugh,cry,learn

Rejoice!

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Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for this.

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Jul 29, 2022Liked by Sherman Alexie

Have you tried Harmony.com? It's a joke! A joke. God, what is wrong with me?

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Jul 29, 2022·edited Jul 30, 2022Liked by Sherman Alexie

I love this piece. It gives me permission to see my failures in relationship which are mammoth.

I think I can breath a little better today.

Thank you for your so human wisdom.

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