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Martin Mc Carthy's avatar

This is the first article I've ever read that actually praises work and the way it can make you feel "alive, engaged and useful", after a decade of being out of the fold. Tommy's joy is so great that it totally dispels the myth that people work only to earn money to pay the bills. No, there can be more to work than that: "So happy was I to have a purpose and a place to go." What a positive perspective!

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

it was that Martin. to be useful and have to have a trade and. place to ply that trade. i make a lot more loot at the same gig eight years down the line but it doesn’t feel half as good as it did then. and i’m not as involved. it was being deep in it that felt so good

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Patris's avatar

There is nothing like sharing redemption 🩵🙏

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

and pears!

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Renee Missel's avatar

THe resurrection. Love it. Tasting every second as a ripe fruit. Amen to that.

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

amen to that Renee

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Geraldine A. V. Hughes's avatar

Bahababahaha!

The astrological signs of my us of a, growers, boisterous giggles emanating out of the cul-de-sac. Good to hear for you, bud! Granny G

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Eric Trules's avatar

Where’s the “BUT”? Or the “AND THEN….”?

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

nope!

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Kelly L's avatar

I remember first meeting you in 2017 - so grateful we called you in to pen that rhyming narration! Was meant to be!

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

we’ve had fun and I am so glad we connected. hope we get at least one more together! but just the friendship is a lot!

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Geraldine A. V. Hughes's avatar

Returned from hell, hell yes, cooked not raw! Love you Sir Swerdy , G

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Geraldine A. V. Hughes's avatar

Five greenbacks for a succulent pear, I hand it over, and give thanks for every sweet ripe bite. Scarcity is happening.

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Marlene McKee's avatar

Phoenix Rising and so much time left to make up. I tasted the juicy pear and more.

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

glad you’re reading again

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Feldsher's avatar

Pears may be sweet, but $5 pears are even sweeter. Inspiring, Tommy.

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

They were damn good pears brother Swerdlow

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Reflections's avatar

Love that

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