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AsukaHotaru's avatar

JL, you’ve basically convinced me that the ancient Chaco sky-watchers were just quiet overachievers doing cosmic journaling before it was cool.

No words, no captions — just, “I saw a supernova, here’s my rock-post, enjoy.”

And honestly? I adore the idea that the universe has been side-eyeing us for centuries going,

“Hello? I’ve been speaking. Pay attention.”

Your piece feels like someone gently taking my chin and tilting it toward the sky.

Which… rude, but also thank you.

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JL Tooker's avatar

The idea that I could lift a chin to the sky ... my life's complete.

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Nancy E. Holroyd, RN's avatar

Your world building is amazing.

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JL Tooker's avatar

Nancy, if anything I do is amazing it's because people like you have convinced me it's okay to play. Thank you!!

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Joshua Robinson's avatar

It's hard to even imagine in this day and age... a society completely built upon slowing down to notice things, to listen and be guided instead of trying to shape and control with our own agendas. It makes me want to go there. 🌟

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JL Tooker's avatar

Exactly how I feel, Joshua—I want to go there.

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JL Tooker's avatar

Asuka, I’m delighted if my piece helped lift your eyes toward the sky. Your way with language is electrifying—I can only imagine the beauty you’d bring to the Crab Nebula’s beginning.

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