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Robin Payes's avatar

Happy birthday, Robin! Hope it was dreamy. Can't wait to hear about your ancestral tour; the veil has, indeed, been thinning. Much beginning to show itself.

Fun fact: I just learned that October named by the Romans and referring to the number eight, as in octagon and octopus despite being the 10th month, originally occupied that position, as their calendar began in March. January and February were only added later to adjust to the earth's actual turning around the sun and designated as the first two months. So it's "fall back October!" (pun intended) (:

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Robin, thanks! Fun detail about October. I look forward to writing the piece, and as always, to your thoughts.

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Sandra Wells's avatar

Beautiful Robin and happy belated Continuation Day..."In this world of dancing particles, we are made to live in cycles" ...the cycles of bright aches, clinging, surrendering, dried seeds and tender sprouts...may this cycle bear luscious fruit, dark clouds to shape reflection, and ample surprise and wonder🙏🏻

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Sandra, thank you for reading this and for your beautiful words.

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Lyns McCracken's avatar

Happy birthday, my friend! Excited to hear more about the ancestors and ghosts 🩶🩶🩶 Congrats on your publication and poetry reading!

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Thank you, Lyns! It's always great to hear from you, and I appreciate you sharing this post. 🥰 I've got your latest in my weekend tbr line-up. Yay! Such a great time of year. 🖤✨️

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Lyns McCracken's avatar

Always a pleasure to stop by!! 😍

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Sheila's avatar

Happy Birthday Robin! Fall is my favorite time of year--the brevity does make it feel more special and glowing! I just passed through Mammoth, California where the Aspens are shimmering with beautiful gold leaves at only this time of year. It feels like nature's showing up in all its glory! Oh and I would love to join your ancestral roots and ghosts!

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

How wonderful! Thanks for writing to me, Sheila, and for your well wishes. Enjoy this golden time.

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Doreen Frances's avatar

Happy Birthday and Happy Thanksgiving, Robin! I look forward to hearing more about Oran Mór.

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Thanks so much, Doreen!

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Maria Luz O'Rourke's avatar

Happy birthday, Robin! I wish you many, many more happy solar returns 🌞🥳

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Thank you, Maria! I appreciate your lovely message. 💕

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Julie Neches's avatar

I'm excited to go on the ancestral tour with you! Congratulations on the publication of your poem! And thank you for sharing a beautiful poem of "thirty years" and "thirty more." Have a Happy Birthday!

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Julie, thank you for your kind words. I'm grateful for your presence here, and I'm glad you're looking forward to the tour. ❤️

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Cathy Jacob's avatar

Happy Birthday and Happy Thanksgiving, Robin. And thank you for this poem. It resonated deeply.

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Thank you, Cathy.

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Deborah Gregory's avatar

Anne, oh how your words shimmer like October light ... brief, golden and so deeply felt. Happy 60th birthday, and thanks so much for sharing these luminous reflections. I’m especially moved by your meditation on surrender and cycles, and the Oran Mór. Already looking forward to your next post. 🙏💖✨

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Deborah, Robin here. Thank you so much for your heartfelt response. I'm grateful for our connection.

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Deborah Gregory's avatar

Oh no, apologies Robin! Who is Anne, I'm now wondering?! Yes, me too. 🙏💖✨

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

🥰✨️🦭💕

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Leanda Michelle's avatar

Happiest of Birthday's and Thanksgiving's, Dear Friend and Dreamer Robin! 🌷➡️🌷➡️🌷 Beautiful poem and photograph too! xx

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Thank you, dear Leanda. I just received your latest mailing. Thinking of you, my friend. Take good care.

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Leanda Michelle's avatar

Much appreciated Robin 🥰🙏🏼🤗😘😘

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Julie Roorda's avatar

A beautiful poem, beautifully read!

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Aww, thanks, Julie.

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Laurie Koensgen's avatar

Happy birthday, Robin!

A beautiful post and a lovely October poem.

Thank you for your warmth!

Laurie

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Laurie, thank you! I appreciate your reading and kind words.

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David W. Berner's avatar

wonderful poem, happy birthday, and congratulations

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Thanks, David!

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Dan Blank's avatar

Happy birthday Robin!

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

Thank you, Dan!

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