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Andrea Laurion's avatar

Bless the Betsys. ❤️

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MM Plumm's avatar

Here I am crying at my desk at 7:30am.

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Claire Cayson's avatar

I remember that weeping because their is no escaping for me that had to endure racism I had to remember the money fed all my creative endeavors I feel your pain I wish you peace

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Linda's avatar

So beautiful and real! I can taste this memory

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Susan Kiyo Ito's avatar

This is so beautiful and delicious. I have a similar tomato in my own memory! Rest in peace and joy, Betsy.

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Sarah Guerrero's avatar

I cried at the image of you eating slice after slice.

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Betsy Mikel's avatar

As a Betsy, this subject line took me by surprise! Thanks for sharing the tomato memory. It tells me so much about this wonderful woman whose namesake I share. I think it’s a lovely tribute.

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Amanda Vink's avatar

Beautiful. I'm glad you got to experience her love. And thank you for sharing it with us.

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Goofy Koala's avatar

It's so wonderful you got to have someone like her

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Sabina Trojanova's avatar

what a delicious eulogy ❤️‍🩹

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Cat's avatar

So beautiful, what a luscious memory ♥️🍅

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Write from Your Fifth Brain's avatar

I needed Betsy and that tomato slice. Somehow the world wants us to believe that lives only change or real love is only communicated in big grand moments _ possibly with fanfare. But I, too, will remember this tomato slice and this deliciously salted new vision she offered you.

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Jenovia 🕸️'s avatar

What a beautiful memory and feeling she gifted you and now us. Thank you ❤️‍🔥

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Haley Weaver's avatar

Betsy <3333

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C. S. E. Cooney's avatar

How beautiful this is. I could taste it. Also, I am tearing up.

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Aleena Younas's avatar

We need more of this tolerance and love 🥰 rest in peace

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Etta Madden's avatar

What a beautiful story of food and self-love! And as a precious gift from another person.

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