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Eric Strickland's avatar

I just found this essay, and I thank you. My heart needed a story of someone that voted his heart and not just the party line.

Lara Tupper's avatar

Thank you, Eric. My heart needs it too.

Richard Lerner's avatar

Awfully well done, sharing your deep affection and respect for your father without getting caught up in needless partisan commentary. He must be immensely proud and grateful.

Tina's avatar

Lara, this is wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing your father's wisdom. The timing couldn't be better! I feel like I know him a bit now, and I'm looking forward to learning more about him in your upcoming book. (I'll probably cry even more than I did in reading this post.)

Lara Tupper's avatar

Thank you, Tina! I'm sure I'll be crying too.

Audra B.'s avatar

Wonderful. I would have liked to have met your father.

Lara Tupper's avatar

Thanks, Audra. I hope you'll soon be able to meet him through my book!

Audra B.'s avatar

I look forward to reading it!

Claire F.'s avatar

Beautiful and so moving. Tears.

Jullie's avatar

And proof we need to really LISTEN and not LABEL. Thank you.

Askold Melnyczuk's avatar

Beautiful piece. Moving and timely.

Lara Tupper's avatar

Thank you for reading.