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Kathy Murphy's avatar

I have no words except that you continue to amaze me everyday. Blessings to you and your family ❤️

Judy Fjell's avatar

Thank you, Mary Geddry! I so appreciate it that your finger is on the pulse of what’s happening. I confess that I am not able to keep up. I need the help of another life force like yours.

Vi Mooberry's avatar

I'm holding the line with your words each and every day. Thank God and you for the sensibility, humor, and clarity you bring to us each day! Go celebrate you with your people and we'll see you tomorrow! Happy Mother's Day, Mary!

Julie Bannerman's avatar

Happy Mother’s Day to you and your family! Proud to be among the “exhausted women with coffee and Substack subscriptions” (and our allies) still fighting the Empire and a real Darth Vader!

Alice Barton's avatar

Happy Mother's Day!! Can't wait to meet you in person when I move to Coos Bay!!

Linda Allewalt's avatar

Happy Mother's Day Mary.... thanks for all you do not only for your family, but for all of your online family too.

Cheryl Doran Girard's avatar

“Hug your people. Drink something warm. And may the fourth branch of government, exhausted women with coffee and Substack subscriptions, continue to hold the line.” I love this.. It made my weekend of grandmother duty ferrying kids to soccer seem like embarking on a Star Wars adventure🤣 Thank you for your ongoing clear reporting and writing.

Sarah Quinn's avatar

Happy Mother's Day Mary. Enjoy a day of rest and relaxation with your family. 😁

dscott's avatar

Brief? How did you get that out before pancakes? Hope you have a great day!

Sking's avatar

Brilliant, as usual.

Wes Melton's avatar

Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy!

Carletta Starks's avatar

Thank you, Mary. Yes, tomorrow will bring more bad news, so today I will just say, Happy Mother's Day to you! Enjoy your family!

Kelly's avatar

Happy Mother’s Day!!

Patricia Davis's avatar

Mary, so good at 52 pickup , and re-arranging the deck -not as full as perceived - into sensible order.

Could be the familiar story how things are normalized , written by Domestic Violence and its victims…surviving.

Thank you Mary for each post that settles the chaos , giving amazing perspective.

How this gift is a comfort intrigues me.

Mary’s unique view, seemingly simple, making the sense needed.