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Marc Teatum's avatar

1000 years ago, in a former life, I managed the editorial and licensing department for a boutique social stationery company that published some of the most beautiful note cards. It was there that I developed a love affair with sending cards and notes (via USPS, no less!) to loved ones for no reason at all other than to remind them of our connection. I still do it to this day, although a bit less. At a recent cocktail party, another writer/friend told me that three or four years ago, they began sending postcards to connections. Sort of analog versions of Twitter! Knowing that there is no such thing as original thought anymore, I've started to do the same. Such Fun!

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Kim Van Bruggen's avatar

Send the note. Reach out to that friend when the thought strikes. You just never know. This is the perfect reminder. I’m sorry for the loss of your friend. Thank you for sharing your loving tribute to him.

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Kim Dahlgren's avatar

So sorry for your loss. My dad recently had a health scare they caught in time. It definitely makes you think twice!

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Chris Stanton's avatar

I’m sorry for the loss of your friend, Kathleen. This was a nice tribute.

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Marta Lane's avatar

So sorry for your loss. ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

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Leigh Stein's avatar

I’m so sorry for your loss; this was a moving tribute to Gary

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Sarah Knight's avatar

He was such a nice guy, and as you say, so knowledgeable and always ready to roll up his sleeves and help a book get noticed. So nice of you to remember him here 💛

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Jessica Sorentino's avatar

I was an associate on Gary's team when he was promoted to SVP, Sales at Simon & Schuster for two years. He was such a presence, my heart is broken for his family and everyone he knew. So sorry for our loss <3

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Kathleen Schmidt's avatar

It’s truly heartbreaking.

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Melanie Ormand's avatar

I am sorry for your heartbreak. Know you are not alone. I, too, suffer from a recent loss - along with thousands in Houston as we mourn the sudden loss of our "PR Fairy," Susan Farb Morris. Her balcony fell off her beach house, her with it. So it's tragic, plus sudden. Regardless, it's a death of a wonderful friend - like yours. I send you Big Hugs for today and the days ahead. xoxo

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Lynne Shaner's avatar

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. And I am grateful for the time you took to share it with us. Thank you.

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