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Deb Bowen's avatar

Oh course you loved Big Sweet! Of course your eventually marched to your own drummer. Of course you did - and a great job of the marching you're doing! <3

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marybeth bradbury's avatar

thank you, my friend. I know you get it!

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Joan's avatar

You really should start writing for real (when you're not painting). . . . loved this! <3 (and just an aside, when the picture 1st appeared to my eyes I saw Brenna #2, but the instantly realized it was you!) Great memories put on paper. . . thank you for sharing. <3

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marybeth bradbury's avatar

Mayyybe... this is writing for real? thank you, and I'm glad you enjoyed. and that first pic... who got so dressed up to go to the boardwalk? how times have changed.

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Joan's avatar

Oh. . . . yes FOR REAL!!

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shirley A turner's avatar

Great memories! Many similar adventures with my Grandmother. Thanks for the beautiful story and photos!

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marybeth bradbury's avatar

glad you enjoyed!

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Ginger Demmert's avatar

Love this! That first photo of you puts a big smile on my face. I’m celebrating Big Sweets! She’s what we all need 😀

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marybeth bradbury's avatar

I was never good in front of a camera, lol. Glad you enjoyed.

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Adrienne McMurdy's avatar

Love this story! I can relate to some of this..we can talk about it sometime! Love the photos MB! You are just SO you even then!! The Madden's artworks are lovely!! I am glad you decided to be "another way" ! I admire YOU as well as your wonderful artworks!!

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marybeth bradbury's avatar

thank you so much, my friend. Hope we can get together before too long.

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