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Kate Hornung's avatar

You left us hanging here! I want to know how it went w the inspector at school!! Is part two coming up soon? Thank you!

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Mary Swander's avatar

More to come.

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Vicki St. James's avatar

I love this fabulous piece, Mary! Write on!! Happy Ash Wednesday/Valentine's Day! <3

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Mary Swander's avatar

Thanks, Vicki! Same to you. Thanks for reading my Substack. Looking forward to working with you.

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Vicki St. James's avatar

My pleasure, Mary! What a joy!! Right back at you, my friend!

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Anne Schmidt's avatar

And a blessed Fat Tuesday to ye, Mary!

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Mary Swander's avatar

Thank you, Anne! Home from your happy place?

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Elizabeth Cunningham's avatar

Wishing a Happy Mardi Gras to a real live Mardi Gras. This story had me smiling all the way through. A good way to start the day. Better than a beer!

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Mary Swander's avatar

Wow, better than a beer!

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Chuck Offenburger's avatar

Fun column! I’ll bet you were an equal match for all those Irish storytellers you ran into over the years.

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Mary Swander's avatar

I was! Thanks!

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Julie Gammack's avatar

Ah, what a lovely story.

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Mary Swander's avatar

Thanks!

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