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Texas Lindsay's avatar

Beautifully written.

Not today, Laura. ❤️

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Scott's avatar

Dad. : (

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Ninah's avatar

On legacy. One day I was in a seminar where I was not wanted. The participants assumed it was over my head, and in many ways it was when it came to jargon, but when it came to having the right answers, I was the champion. The teacher warned the class not to underestimate me. So at the end of class, the teacher came up to me and said that I should write a book for my legacy. I suggested that that was how a man might leave a legacy, but for most women, we see legacy as leaving children to remember us. He had three girls and expected them all to be writers, it never occurred to him that there might be another way (abet not the only way) to leave a legacy.

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Danielle Mulvey's avatar

Poignant tributes.

Makes me wish I knew Barbara and Dave, too.

Not today, Cesar.

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On another note, I DO NOT miss “Seven Other Things.”

I vote you ditch the daily, deadline-driven burden and hassle of curating “Seven Other Things.”

$500 bet that less than 20% of your readership would balk at the discontinuation of “Seven Other Things.”

“Seven Other Things” is never my WHY for opening Understandably. I am here for your original content.

(Email me for the third part of my statement, Bill.)

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Darrell's avatar

I am here for both so guess I’m part of the 20%?

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Magda's avatar

Me too.

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Rick Dowling's avatar

Me three. Indeed, I was going to post this as one.

Go get a golf cart. Used are better and way cheaper. Electric are better because they are so quiet and use old battery technology that works great (and is cheaper and US made as well). https://apple.news/Ay6L_FPGvRH2PMUc0mgasww

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Glenn B.'s avatar

I respectfully cast a vote in the other direction. The headline content is obviously critical, however, the “Seven Other Things” are the interesting side dishes, the perfectly paired drink, the palate cleanser and often the much needed humorous, “dessert-y” finish…that all help turn the hunk of protein smack in the middle of my Understandably plate into this lavish meal that dances across my tastebuds each weekday.

If I was a betting man, (which I’m not,) I would take that bet, as I believe much more than 20% would balk.

That said, I do find the most value from your center stage content. But my name isn’t Sophie, and I hope I don’t have to make a choice.

“Not today, Seven Other Things.”

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Jessica Eaker's avatar

I could read your opinions all day long.

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Bobby Rich's avatar

Disagree. Those seven nearly always lead to 1 or 3 of my best finds of the day. Please keep it.

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Ninah's avatar

I agree with Bobby! 7 other things make my day.

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Bruce S.'s avatar

That story made me remember the Barbara and Dave's from my life. We never know when our ticket will be called but my hope is to positively impact a few people who may someday remember to mention my name, at least for the next generation.

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Eric Jay Toll's avatar

This column comes at a particular poignant time. My mother passed away recently (far too soon) and my sisters and I are planning her celebration of life for next month. Our father died in 1969 at age 47. My mom was twice his age at her death. I miss them both terribly.

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SMP's avatar

Not today: Mike Debbie Dad/Ed Mom/Virginia Aunt Ceil Aunt Pat Natalie

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Clay Erman's avatar

Memories of relationships of your youth should never feel unimportant. Even if you didn’t interact as adults that often. I cherished being a kid/young person. Carefree..

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Stan Kappiris's avatar

Not today Marilyn, Nick, Anita, Ron.

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Sharon's avatar

Brought up tears, first time your writing has done that.

Not today Arthur, and not as long as I have breath in me.

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Tammy's avatar

Not today, Cory #misshim #luvhim

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S W's avatar

That was awesome Bill, one I will definitely hold on to:

Not today ….. David

Not today …… Barry

Not today …... Buddy

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TF64's avatar

Not today Dad, Ray, grampy, gig,nana,Nona.

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Bobby Rich's avatar

Ben Gall, who professionally became Scott Kenyon, and the brother I never had… NOT TODAY SCOTT.

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Magda's avatar

Not today, Viviana.

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