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Feb 29Liked by Samantha Childress

Sam, you are such a beautiful writer 🥰 As for the veggie patch, raised beds? Nets? Maybe a few jalapeño plants on the edge for deterrence?

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Feb 29Liked by Samantha Childress

Thanks for sharing! I find it’s the sounds of the muezzins of old Cairo that are mystical - transcending our spirit into a different realm.

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Sam, your beautiful, descriptive writing brings back long ago memories of my Middle East years. And yes! Petra is wondrous! Exactly as I remember it. I rode on a very gentle horse with other group members also on horseback. The narrow pathway into Petra suddenly opened wide, and we beheld a breathtaking city carved from stone. And yes - “Those are the moments…”

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Mar 2Liked by Samantha Childress

Let joy exist in one place… beautiful piece, Sam. And Boo!

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Mar 1Liked by Samantha Childress

These vignettes are lovely, Sam! I've been waiting for you to write about Petra, and as I expected you described it beautifully. (And "Horse with No Name" is one of my favorite songs from the '70s. What perfect timing.) I also think your descriptions of your life with your dog are both touching and hilarious.

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Petra and Amman look stunning. I expect you’ll remember that day for the rest of your life 🖤

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Petra sounds amazing! I would love to visit there one day.

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Beautiful Sam! And, your tale of puppy vs vegetables made me chuckle. I, too, used to have a mischievous little pup with a penchant for green beans and tomatoes. Bless him.

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