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Betty Baker's avatar

Mary, this is beautifully haunting or hauntingly beautiful. The pictures are stunning. More! More! More!

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Mary Swander's avatar

Thank you, Betty! So happy you are enjoying these posts.

The bingo game I had in mind didn't work out. Everyone drinking but no one playing bingo. I will keep searching.

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Claire Black-Hanson's avatar

Perfect tale for the day.

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Mary Swander's avatar

Thanks, Claire. So happy to have your readership.

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Elizabeth Cunningham's avatar

No one can tell a story the way you do, Mary, except maybe your relatives and ancestors. Blessings on the memory men of the Cleggan Disaster and their families on this All Hallow's Eve.

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Mary Swander's avatar

Thanks, Elizabeth. You spin quite a tale yourself!

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Denise OBrien's avatar

What a sad, sad story. Thank you for your wonderful storytelling.

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Mary Swander's avatar

Thank you for reading these pieces, Denise.

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Ardyth Gillespie's avatar

Captivating! Thanks, Mary.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Fantastic storytelling.

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Wini Moranville's avatar

I don't think I have any Irish ancestors, but I've always felt Irish in some way. This story, somehow, makes me feel even more Irish! Thank you Mary. This is just wonderful.

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Betty Baker's avatar

Re bingo, that sounds like the American version—fools!

Yes, I love your stories of Ireland!

Are you ready for winter?

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