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Karen M. Alley's avatar

Wow. I really missed getting to be in your class at the Spring Conference on Saturday, but reading this today (Monday), I am just super-impressed with your overall positive attitude and flexibility and ability to take things in stride as they happen.

Hopefully we will get a chance to meet through Zoom, and maybe even in person. I already feel like I've found a kindred spirit after reading your bus blog (I did leave a comment there) and now seeing that you were going to be at the WDA table. I did not know about that organization, but volunteered to be a precinct judge for my county's board of elections after the 2022 elections because I wanted to do something, and because I feel like voting is so important.

Thank goodness for vaccines! I'm glad you're not too sick, and hope you get out of quarantine soon.

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Belle Boggs & Beatrice Allen's avatar

Thank you, Karen! It really does make a difference to be surrounded by positive, flexible people. And that's awesome about becoming a precinct judge--our new friend Carolyn is doing the same, and says they are so needed. Maybe we could interview you?

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Karen M. Alley's avatar

Sure!

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Jill McCorkle's avatar

So glad you’re home!!! We’ve missed you ❤️💕 look forward to hearing more about your amazing trip.

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Belle Boggs & Beatrice Allen's avatar

Thank you, Jill! I so missed you at NCWN & the picnic!

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Joanna Pearson's avatar

Sounds like such a cool trip, so incredible for Bea to experience!!!! (And feel better soon, Belle!!)

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Belle Boggs & Beatrice Allen's avatar

Thank you, Joanna!

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mamie buttons's avatar

what a fabulous fantastic journey!

FTT is Fabulous &Totally Terrific

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Belle Boggs & Beatrice Allen's avatar

Thank you, Mamie!

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mamie buttons's avatar

oh my stars loves!!! i am so thankful Bea is able to hug little Harriet and that you are not feeling sick and that every one on your amazing journey is ok and

that you all have….

lived to tell the tale!!!

✌️❤️🍀🐸

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Barb Cowles's avatar

Thank you so much for your loving, intelligent message. Some of my personal plans for the coming week have been re-examined in light of the information in your post. I still mask when I go out. Being a senior with asthma I don't want to put myself or anyone else at risk. Thank you and I look forward to reading more about your trip. Barb

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Belle Boggs & Beatrice Allen's avatar

Thank you, Barb--it made me reconsider too. One thing that I'd also note is that all of the community-caring places where we were (churches, National Parks, museums about racial justice) required masks. I wasn't surprised, and I mask up when out too, but I think it is worth considering for our museums/public spaces.

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Laura and Alex's avatar

Love reading these. Miss seeing ya’ll IRL. Feel better soon xoxo

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Belle Boggs & Beatrice Allen's avatar

Thank you, you too Laura! I am feeling okay, just verrrrry tired. xo

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