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Mike M's avatar

Matt, heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. I hope there is a new friendship moving forward. ❤️

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Matt Armato's avatar

Thanks so much for reading, Mike!

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JimNY's avatar

This was an enjoyable read. Thanks, Matt.👏 Over the years, we've experienced the “not from here” comments and questions and had many laughs because of them. I wonder if long-distance moves create those "not home" feelings.

(BTW - I had never heard the NYC / NOLA accent comparison before. How interesting! 😊

Have a good week. Hugs to both from NY. 🤗🤗 ♥️

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Matt Armato's avatar

Thank you so much, Jim! Really appreciate you reading and commenting. I'm sure long-distance moves are a big contributor to feelings like that. I'm glad there was something to relate to here!

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Norma Budke's avatar

Love this! I can relate! Thank you for this! Hope there is a chapter 2.

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Matt Armato's avatar

Thanks so much for reading, Norma! You know, I thought this was the end of the story, but a couple people have said the same. Maybe I need to explore what's next for Maria!

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Norma Budke's avatar

Absolutely! Please do! 💕

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Marcos & Pablo's avatar

I loved this! I can’t wait for chapter 2 and what’s next for Maria Bosco

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Matt Armato's avatar

Thanks so much ❤️ I hadn't really thought about continuing the story, but I wonder where it could go from here? I'll have to explore that and see if there's something with digging into. :) Appreciate your comment!

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PJ and Thomas's avatar

this was a really beautiful read, Matt.

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Matt Armato's avatar

Thanks, love 🥹❤️

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Michael Boykin's avatar

Great story. Would love to have you record it to listen to you telling the story. Would add extra value to it!!!!

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