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"Nothing ventured, nothing gained!!!" Love it. I've found a new mantra. Congrats to De Souz, the song is dope!

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Apr 16, 2022·edited Apr 16, 2022Author

Thanks Chinwe! It may seem a little old fashioned phrasing, but it works! For motivation - and for mothers too. I love that you call it dope!

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Love this Karena! Congratulations. Love the single too .. he is going places

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Thank you, Khyati. He epitomizes your recent essay on luck and serendipity. He constantly leans into opportunities.

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Thank you for sharing. Lately I’ve been reflecting and reminiscing on my own joyous journey with my wife of 39 years and 11 months and our 2 adult daughters. Talking with friends about high school chorus and theater productions bring a smile to my face.

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It is really interesting that music triggers spatial memories. We saw that with my very musical mother-in-law who held onto her ability to sing long after Alzheimer's robbed her of all her other memories. This same son wrote a heart-wrenching college application essay with that as the central theme.

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Apr 16, 2022Liked by Karena

Very cool Karena! Congrats to proud mom and upcoming music star!

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Thank you Kathy. I sit by the sidelines and I watch.

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