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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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 * * * * Tula I like to think that she left this world on the breath of a smile. Last time that I saw her, she wore that smile with a hint of imp in her dancing eyes - vivid blue eyes that could pierce deeply. Tula celebrated life with insatiable curiosity. I learned of Red-Footed and Blue-Footed Boobies, seabirds of the Galapagos, from her and laughed with delight. She shared her passion of photography, gardens and travel with all who would listen, face lit up brightly. Family was her joy and I heard of children, grandchildren, sisters, parents, and family she met while traveling to Greece. She cherished heritage and created a sense of place, a home, with characteristic no-nonsense style. She shared her friendship, thoughts and knowledge. Tula lived with grace. --- Alison |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A wonderful tribute, Alison. I almost feel like I know her....and it sounds like she would be worth knowing. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Balladeer, Tula was a lovely lady. She took a lot of time with me and taught me a lot. Thank you for taking time to know her a bit. Alison |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
a most fitting tribute to a lady you loved well my sweet Ali-girl.. this really is lovely.... sending you some  hugs to smile your day ... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Tula was a lucky lady to have know you and to deserve this lovely tribute. Ida |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms ali-san..sounds like a cool spirit..enjoyed it |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
it is a great poem; "she wore that smile with a hint of imp in her dancing eyes - vivid blue eyes that could pierce deeply." - most beautiful clever talks delay friendship! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
She cherished heritage and created a sense of place ~*~ to remember, and to be remembered... that is a life lived well. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
VERY well done! serious, sustained applause!! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Roniece, Thank you for the hugs and for caring as you do. You are a beautiful woman. xoxoxo Ali ----- Ida, Thank you for your lovely words. I was the lucky one this time. Alison ------ D She was pretty cool. A ------- poddarku, Thank you - you always seem to make me smile. Alison -------- Vandana, Hello, lovely one. Thank you. Alison -------- Sunshine, Indeed, she lived well - not through what she had but how she lived. Alison ------- Bruce, Thank you, my friend. Alison |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
I think we who haunt the blue pages also have much to thank Tula for in spending the time she did in helping to make you into what you are today & in doing so, bringing much joy to us when we read your posts, well done Ali, good job John |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Alison this is really nice. Tula would have been so proud to have read it... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Tula, I wonder if you polished last night's moon as you soared by it Heartwrenchingly beautiful, dear Alison! I love the whole tribute very much. I think Tula smiles from above, as she feels your love. Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
I shared this poem and more... yann |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Great write Alison, much enjoyed. Lindsay |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
how touching is this? gosh...I'm in awe! |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Alison, This is well done. Who is Tula? Bobby |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
John, Thank you for saying such kind things - Tula .. was special. Alison ---- Simon, Thank you. You made me smile. Alison ----- Margherita, You are right. She always smiled. Alison ----- yann, Thank you. Very much, I thank you. Alison ---- Lindsay, Thank you, I send hugs. A ----- Dixie Don't be in awe of me or my writing. I learn from people like you. Love, A ------ Bobby Thank you. She was a dear friend. Alison |
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