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Ana Bosch's avatar

My husband and I are so proud of our ability to spot the smug French dude before he even opens his mouth. It is a super power we Spaniards and Italians are born with.

Stephanie Sweeney's avatar

“Quick, quick, my quill!” Yes haha this feeling is so real. And so wonderful.

Anna Schott's avatar

better than coffee!

Stephanie Sweeney's avatar

And happy birthday :)

Eleanor Anstruther's avatar

Happy Birthday! (I figure I'm a little late to this, so belated, but happy none the less xx)

Anna Schott's avatar

Thank you, Eleanor ❤️

Lucinda Blackwood's avatar

Just the kind of off the cuff writing that all the polishing in the world would not make better.

Anna Schott's avatar

that’s it! off the cuff is so fun to do when you can get it

Sheila (of Ephemera)'s avatar

Loved reading your work, and this was a delightful reread, Anna.💕

Anna Schott's avatar

Thanks for re-reading, Sheila!

Rob Woller's avatar

Happy Birthday, Anna, to you and my cat (he’s 19 today)🎈Enjoyed this one - thanks for sharing

Anna Schott's avatar

Happy birthday Rob's Cat. Thank you!

Sodak's avatar
Feb 8Edited

Happy Birthday 🎂…29 looks good on you…

Anna Schott's avatar

doesn't it? Thank you!!

Larisa Rimerman's avatar

Happy birthday, dear Anna! Story is delightful, as your style ot telling it, as always. Stay happy and successful, and healthy! Best regards to your family.

Anna Schott's avatar

Thank you Larisa!

Perry Albertson's avatar

Happy birthday, Anna!

Anna Schott's avatar

Thanks Perry!

Holly Starley's avatar

Hehehe. Loved this the first time. Still just as good. :)

Happy happy birthday! ♥️❤️💕🎁🎉

Anna Schott's avatar

Thanks Holly! ♥️

Mark Diacono's avatar

Happy birthday and thank you for the present in words

Anna Schott's avatar

Thank you, Mark!

Alisa Kennedy Jones's avatar

Happy Birthday, Empress!!! 👑

Deirdre Lewis's avatar

Happy birthday queen.

Anna Schott's avatar

Gracias, Deirdre!

Wendy Varley's avatar

Happy birthday, Anna!

Anna Schott's avatar

Thanks Wendy!

Chen Rafaeli's avatar

" It wasn’t really that there was a warrant—that part almost made sense, because my whole existence felt mildly incriminating—I had always thought of myself as kind of inherently guilty, just in general, just for being me, and it made sense that I’d finally be caught and put away"- I remember this sentence, it feels oddly ...all too familiar. Thank you for sharing the story again, loved re-reading it

Happy Birthday, Anna!

Anna Schott's avatar

Thank you Chen, it's always nice to know other people feel that way too!

Chen Rafaeli's avatar

🤍

J. W. (Jeff) Kingsley's avatar

A good story and a great lesson … or the other way around … I’m not entirely sure … anyway, Happy Birthday!

Anna Schott's avatar

Ha! Thanks Jeff!