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This is why reading and writing literally saves lives - the dreamy and booknerd kids eventually find Basho, and each other, and realize that they aren't alone on the Earth at all. I talk to animals too. Every deer or wild turkey gets at least "hello friend" and since the Sandhill Cranes can be kind of unpredictable (and are almost as tall as I am, with sword beaks) I treat them like they are dogs and tell them they are so beautiful, and so good - haven't been beak stabbed yet!

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Thank you for this, Marla. I get sandhills out here too in the summer. They are magnificent creatures.

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