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Jed McGahern's avatar

I love pretty much everything you do Jenifer, especially your songs and singing but you’ve introduced me to lots of things I would ordinarily not have been interested in…. So thanks for it all, particularly your letters, always so interesting. Don’t want to flatter you Jeni but you’re pretty amazing 😊

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Jeni Hankins's avatar

You are so kind, Jed! I am blessed that I have your encouragement in my heart. I so glad you are my friend! Stanley Bear says hi, too!! Hugs!

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Nancy Warren's avatar

You have the bear, and the doll a “spa day”! Amazing what a little bit of care will help you see!! Lovely

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India Flint's avatar

It made my day to be mentioned in such fine company, Jeni. Thank you. 🧡

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Jeni Hankins's avatar

You are so special, India. Sometimes when I want to be peaceful, I close my eyes and think about the video you made where you turned envelopes into miniature clothes as a lesson in tube clothing construction. There's something about that – it goes straight to my heart. If I were an envelope, I would dream of becoming a doll's dress. Perhaps, I will write that song! Nite nite and love from England.

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India Flint's avatar

♥️♥️

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Gwen Holladay's avatar

I still use a paper calendar, and I try to capture a quote each day, something I’ve read that I want to remember. From your 11/2023 post, I copied “I’m glad to be holding one end of this thread…”

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Jeni Hankins's avatar

Oh! I feel very excited to be in your paper calendar! I am keeping a paper calendar, too, and so far, so good for one week. I usually lose track of it within a few months, but maybe this is the year to see it to the end! I'm glad we are connected by this thread, Gwen. Lots of smiles!

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

So honored to have a mention in this delightful re-intro post, Jeni! I so enjoy your Notes, and it's high time for me to start reading your letters as well. Wishing you many more songs and happy rescues in 2025!

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Jeni Hankins's avatar

You are very welcome. Your poems are so important to me. I feel like my heart is learning and expanding when I read your work. I’d love to have you as a reader! I’m excited about the new song I finished in December which I’ll send out later in the month. Lots of smiles from here! Cotton Candy Dog is nearly ready to jump around the world again. 💗💗💗

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Sara Coppedge's avatar

Hi Jeni. I enjoy reading about your adventures so much. I have rescued a fair amount of toys and sewing things myself. I have an 8" Madam Alexander doll that I rescued from a bin at Salvation Army. I couldn't leave her there. I grew up with Madam Alexander dolls and so did my daughters. They are precious to me. The thing is, I am now 83 years old and now I have no one to give her to. Her body parts are fine. She just needs a new wig. I would like to give her to you if you would like to have her. I will send you a photo if you are interested. Please let me know by email. sarazmuz@gmail.com

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Jeni Hankins's avatar

Sara, that is the kindest! I would love to give her a home. I'll send an email right now. Lots of smiles to you and thank you very much.

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Charlotte Rains Dixon, MFA's avatar

Oh Jeni, I just love you so much. And not only because you recommended me. And front and center, thank you! But I love reading about your finds and how you have repaired and mended and used them. I love imagining you going dumpster diving and I love learning the term flytipping. (Wherever did that come from?) You are endlessly creative and endlessly inspiring to me. And I heartily welcome more posts from you. Bring them on!

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Jeni Hankins's avatar

Snap!! I am feeling the love and sending it right back to you and Chip and the great teddy bear duo. Thank you SO MUCH for these gorgeous compliments. I am VERY excited that we are friends and inspiring each other!! xoxo

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