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Candace Forest's avatar

A Merry Missive indeed! The 50's...the very best decade in my experience! You are certainly off to a very good start! So love those sequin leggins! You go girl! Missing you all and sending all the best to you in the New Year!

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Thank you, dear Candy! The 50s are going well so far. And the sequined pants help jazz it up and keep it real!

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Judith Standley's avatar

Wow! Wonderful writing, so heartfelt and bursting with love. And Happy Birthday! And Merry Christmas!

FYI, we have moved to Marin and love it here. Come visit next time you visit. Love to you all.

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Thank you, dearest Judith! I envy you living in Marin! Can’t wait to visit you there in the future! Sending you love!

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Katie Bausler's avatar

Grazie' Mille Sheila. Love your recollections of a magical time with family and friends. I write this as my mom passed on today. She and my dad met in Rome in 1961, where the first two of their six kids were (me being the first) born and baptized at St. Peter's. They returned to the states and moved us to Marin in 1963. In any case, their time in Rome infused our lives in so many ways. Buon Natale!

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Oh Katie, I’m so sorry for the profound loss of your mother. May she rest in peace. How amazing that your parents met in Rome, and that you were baptized at St. Peter’s (wow!). Rome is a magical city, and does stay within us somehow. I’ll light a candle for her the next time I visit the Basilica. Buon Natale. Thinking of you. ❤️🎄

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Christina's avatar

I second what everyone else has commented! Thank you for sharing this very uplifting missive. Happy birthday!! Welcome to the fifties. 💕🎉

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Thank you, Christina! Happy Holidays!

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Maria Streifer's avatar

Heartwarming, beautiful writing as always,Sheila. Thank you for allowing your readers to share in your joy! Belated happy birthday wishes as you enter this great new decade.

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Thank you, dear Maria, for being a loyal reader! Happy Holidays!

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Leah Garchik's avatar

What a wonderful description. It was like being there! Happy birthday, Sheila ... good times lie ahead for you, deservedly. Xx

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Thank you, dear Leah. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

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JENNIFER's avatar

Sheila- I sat down for what feels like the first time in days. In the coziest armchair in the house, the one near the window overlooking the garden and from which I see the Christmas tree. And I read your missive twice. You write like a dream and evoke such joy, such enthusiasm, such wonder. Thank you so much for sharing your voice- and happy belated birthday.

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Thank you so much for your lovely, kind words. I’m honored you read this missive twice! I love that you took a moment to sit still and read, during the hustle and bustle of the holidays, and I’m delighted you found warmth in my words. Grazie ancora.

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Tammy's avatar

💖Just beautiful, Sheila. Thank you for sharing the LOVE!

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Thank you, dear Tammy. Merry Christmas!

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Joy D'Ovidio's avatar

WOW what a wonderful missive of Love and Hope. Your deep emotional and expressive words are a balm to the soul, heart and spirit.

Gene and I were so fortunate to experience the phenomenal beautiful and groovey party!!! We are so blessed to know you and Lorenzo!!! We Love you!!!

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Sheila Pierce's avatar

Thank you, dear Joy and Gene. Merry Christmas to you both! We love having you in Rome!

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Denise Mikroulis's avatar

Happy New Year Sheila! I am finally taking the time to read backlogged emails and this one made me so happy! It brought tears to my eyes and made me reflect on all the wonderful friendships I have in my life. I am blessed to now also call you my friend. Wishing you a wonderful new decade and 2023. I hope our paths cross in Rome again in 2023. Cheers! Denise

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Katie Bausler's avatar

Thank you so much Sheila. I will share this with my family. I would love to meet you in Rome at some point.

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