I arrived to this thread somewhat late and am moved deeply by its unfolding. Thank you for opening this story up to us, Mick.

This is the true value of community, isn't it? In our times of transistion, community and tradition are what enable us to keep marching on. I know what you wrote here, in both threads, will deepen our own ability to provide this kind of connection and support to the people in our own physical communities, and with each other here in Mudcatland as well. Again, you increase our bounty by the sharing of yourself, Biggus Mickus. I love you.

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