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I wanted so badly to leave a funny comment but this ended up being such a sweet stories my jokes would fall short!

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hell ya

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Alex, this is the first post of yours I've read, thanks to Anne. Oh my gosh, I LOVE this story. I'll be back for more, and definitely going to pass this along to my readers. In this day when life is far too serious, this is golden. - Sue

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thank you Sue!! Sorry for delay just seeing this comment somehow. Apprecaite the kind words so much :)

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Lovely story. Loved this line: Since they did not have the ability to take photographs back then, here’s an artist’s rendition of said TV.

Snort!

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I just found your Substack from a shoutout and read this piece first. I’m a RI’er so of course that caught my attention. Loved the story; made me laugh, miss my Dad, and appreciate my Mom, who turns 86 in a few days, even more. Just subscribed.

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ahhh omg thank you Tracy and heck ya RI lets goooo where in RI ??? My parents are in South Kingstown now

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I'n in EG. Have lived other places in the country but settled back her and love little Rhody.

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Only place buddy cianci could thrive like he did

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Perfect. Love the family hijinks and happy for you and your family that you can enjoy them so thoroughly.

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hahha thanks Meg!!

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Funny stuff. Had a good time reading this.

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thanks so much!

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Very good, Alex. Funny, great characterizations, pulled me in. Love a good Dad story

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Neal! How am I just seeing this now omg. Thank you !!

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What a gorgeously funny story to start my day … thanks Alex

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Thanks !

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delightful

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This was such a great read Alex. This made me feel so close to my family and made my heart happy. I really enjoyed your dads spirit and it shined through the entire post!

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