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Kerry Madden-Lunsford's avatar

Scott L. was my David. I put on the Carpenters at an 8th grade party (I know)- it wasn’t even my party but I was standing by the record player and nothing was playing and there was the album - the party wasn’t in full swing or anything. Out came Karen Carpenter singing “Mr. Postman” or worse maybe “Sing a song...” Skinny rangy mopey Scott appeared like a shot and said, “You like this shit? This pop shit? You like it? This shit?” I loved her voice. I could match her pitch. I sang along with her alone. But I died a little and mumbled something while Scott took the record off and schooled me on real music. 🎶 Your piece is beautiful. Thank you🌈🌞

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jill badonsky's avatar

I loved the Carpenters too and seemed to be able to sing on key with Karen... Scott was a tweeb :)

Thanks for your kind words and taking the time to write, Kerry.

Jill

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Lynn Palmer's avatar

Hello my Sketchkon elevator “going up?” Friend. Thanks for all you do to always encourage us to be our best selves. The story I tell myself is a powerful tool. Hugs!

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jill badonsky's avatar

Nice to hear from you, Lynn

xo

Jill

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Jeff Kahn's avatar

Hi Jill, I love this story. It feels so good to have a hero who's got your back. Yes, you are the hero. My sad and inner- teenager thanks you.

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jill badonsky's avatar

Aw Jeff. Thanks for these words. So glad we’re friends.

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Jeff Kahn's avatar

Me too, thanks!

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Wanda J Hatton's avatar

Delighted to be back for Jill’s writing and feel good comments. Cheers!

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Wanda J Hatton's avatar

You got a friend in me….you got a friend in me……(my grandson sang this song from the time he was 3 yrs. And he still has that friendliness of spirit to this day.

So Jill, for the longest time, you got a friend in me! Cheers from Wanda

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jill badonsky's avatar

I so appreciate you. Ditto.

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Elocin Kalil's avatar

Thank you Jill. This was a wonderful start to my week 💛💛💛

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jill badonsky's avatar

Thanks for writing, Elocin.

:)

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Marjorie Pezzoli's avatar

🌞✍️💛

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jill badonsky's avatar

💛💛💛

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