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The Blue Marble's avatar

There really is no place like home.

Katie S's avatar

Thank you for this!!!

Dan Lory's avatar

I hope it set a heartstring ringing!

Nathaniel Bowler's avatar

Beautiful. My wife and I lived in France for two years. That tug is real! For me, a disproportionate tug came from my favorite burger joint in my hometown. Five years is a long time! Where overseas did you live?

Dan Lory's avatar

Isn't it amazing how--surrounded by the wonderful food of a different land--you still long for that burger and cup of joe (or something like that) from the local diner back home?

I was three years in Shanghai and a couple in Tokyo.

Nathaniel Bowler's avatar

Oh wow. FAR from home. I’m sure life changing and super rewarding, but yeah—I understand why that Cardinal got to you.

Melissa @ Notes from Nature's avatar

This was really moving Dan. I'd love to see a Cardinal some day!

Dan Lory's avatar

It's a cool bird. I hope you meet one some day!

Kelly C. Ballantyne's avatar

Gorgeously written, Dan ❤️

Dan Lory's avatar

Thanks, Kelly.

Diana Dyer's avatar

What a memorable welcome. ❤️

Dan Lory's avatar

Yes, I will never forget it.