Grateful… ~ Bette A. Stevens, Maine author/illustrator http://www.4writersandreaders.com
A writer inspired by nature and human nature

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Comments on: "And what, you…" (14)
I love this quote. Have a wonderful week, Bette.
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DITTO on both counts, Michelle! ❤
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I so love this quote from Ray Bradbury because that is just what writing is, a gift and a privilege, and I am so happy that I have the gift.
Thanks.
Shalom,
Patricia
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Same here, Patricia. Feeling privileged and so grateful. HAPPY WRITING! ❤
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Lovely photo and thought-provoking quote – life is indeed a privelge! I’ve never come across this before – wonderful to read it. Thank you for sharing, Bette. ❤️
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A new one for me too, Annika. Just had to share and so glad you enjoyed it. ❤
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Thanks for the reblog, Bette! 🙂 ❤
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Always a delight to share your wonderful posts, Natalie! 🙂 ❤
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Yes, and it gives us an opportunity to record all the things and experiences, good and bad, that make living so meaningful. Thanks for sharing.
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So glad you stopped by for a visit! Have a wonderful week, my friend! 🙂
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Lovely post for the first of May, even if it is pouring rain here. I really love roses and the intoxicating aroma of them.
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Ah, rose blooms… Ours will wait for late May or early June to release their magic. Meanwhile, we need rain up here in never-never-land and hopefully will get some this week. Meanwhile, we’ll keep praying and looking for the glorious rainbow after the rain. Hugs! 🙂 ❤
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This is lovely, Bette. Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
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Hi, Harmony. Thanks so much for stopping by to “Read the Roses.” Have a wonderful week, my friend! ❤
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