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Jeni, I really hope you combine these posts into a book -- it would be such a lovely book. Try Bloomsbury Publishing, it feels like it would be right up their street.

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That was supposed to end with an xo 😊

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❤️

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Thank you so much for your encouragement, Sarah! do

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Sep 11, 2023Liked by Jeni Hankins

you’re welcome jeni! why am i not surprised that you were a dune-slider! you’re the best!

hey to sb and his crew.

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S Bear and Co. Send paw fives! And cyber hugs from me and the SB crew!

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Sep 11, 2023Liked by Jeni Hankins

oh my, you did it again? had know idea what bloodroot was, or that it existed! wrap the bloodroot with some “jeni yarn” (my term🤣) and you have a fun, interesting tale. bravo.

the piece de resistance (sp? too lazy to look it up), great-grandma and her daughter readying themselves for a nice glide down a sand dune. what a pic!

❤️❤️💃💃👌🏻👌🏻

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Aww!!! Thank you always for reading, Pete!! I loved going down the sand dunes with them ♥️

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Sep 11, 2023Liked by Jeni Hankins

Made me smile again Jeni ! I dug and sold bloodroot for years in WVa. We called it 'Coonroot' there !

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That’s just the coolest, Daniel!!

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Sep 10, 2023Liked by Jeni Hankins

Hi Jeni, as always your song are beautiful.

As you might guess from my current residence in the hospital this song has a certain resonance with me.

On a happier note however I really like the song you sand with mike smith. Has he recorded any other guitar work? I'm a -not-very-gifted-guitarist myself but his accompaniment reminded me of something I took part in with a stranger in big sur some time ago. (Ps trying to upgrade to paid sub but have to wait for a nurse to get my wallet)

https://youtu.be/Zbnh78qCMdk?si=8WAvEI6d6H4H_S_f

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Thanks for subscribing Roy! And thank you also for what you say about Tazewell Beauty Queen. I’m glad to hear it has that magic for you. I always love singing it.

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It’s great to hear that picking on your YouTube. Mike doesn’t perform out anymore as he just prefers to play for his own enjoyment. He and his wife have made some recordings, but not released them on CD. I think there may be one on YouTube. I’ll check. But he’ll be pleased to hear you liked his playing. He’s got a wonderful light, but steady style. Always great to sit and play with him. I’m sorry you’re in the hospital. Please do take care. And all kindness to you for writing. Thank you for the compliment about my songs. ♥️ I’m sending you hugs and friendship.

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