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Joseph Lewis's avatar

A really nice post, Joan. Sharp Elbows have a purpose at times. Not at all a constant threat, but at times we need them and we use them.

Joan Livingston's avatar

Thanks Joe. Yes, they certainly served purposes at the right time.

LP's avatar

I loved this piece. I'm also surprised that I'm just learning about your mothers artistic and whimsical nature!

Joan Livingston's avatar

My mother had many talents. Who knows what would have happened under different circumstances. I swear my father could have been a comic actor in the movies.

Cris Carl's avatar

Wow Joan, I deeply relate to so much of what you shared. My biggest coup was getting a convicted murderer to write me back from prison. I thought Larry and Jim were going to lose their minds and it made me friends with the DA.

Joan Livingston's avatar

Thanks for sharing that experience. Very funny about Larry and Jim. I can easily imagine it.

Colin Devonshire's avatar

Love the pic. Oh and we don’t need jumpers where I live, haha.

Teresa Dovalpage's avatar

Sharp elbows can indeed very useful! Please tell about your visit to the White House!