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Matt DiGeronimo's avatar

This is such a beautifully distilled meditation on presence — equal parts tender, observant, and quietly profound.

You’ve somehow captured the chaos and clarity of a single minute… and reminded us how much life actually lives in those passing seconds. Love, lasagna, raccoons, headlines, legacy, coffee, and the ever-elusive snuggle time — it’s all there.

And yes… your husband is right.

Sixty seconds is a long time.

Long enough to remember, to imagine, to ache, to give thanks… and to begin again.

Thank you for this. It made me pause — and smile.

—Matt

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Lis's avatar

Thank you very much, Matt. I'm so glad this piece made you smile, and I sincerely appreciate your thoughts and insights. This piece fell onto the page; those are my favorite moments as a writer. The struggle takes a back seat for a few minutes, and I'm confident the words will find their way. Reading your comments allowed for a lovely beginning to this day. 💖

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Jena Carpenter's avatar

Love it !! Making every second count in this precious dance we call life <3

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Lis's avatar

Thank you very much, Jena! Indeed! I greatly appreciate you taking the time to read and comment upon this post. I wish you a lovely and beautiful rest of your week. 💖

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Jena Carpenter's avatar

You too 💓💓💓

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Self-Love Studio with Morgan's avatar

This hit the spot just now. Delightful! I agree with Charles - a brilliant way to share a bit of yourself, while also reminding readers of the preciousness of each second we pay attention to.

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Lis's avatar

Thank you very much, Jena! I truly enjoyed writing this piece, and it's lovely to know it resonated with you. Your comments are a lovely bright spot in my day. Thank you! 💖

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Persephone's avatar

Profound in its simplicity. Thank you.

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Lis's avatar

Thank you very much, Persephone. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on my post. Thank you for your support and I wish you a beautiful day.

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Charles Callis's avatar

What a brilliant way to reveal so many little details about yourself. Love this.

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Lis's avatar

Hello, Charles.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment on my post. I've only been on Substack for a week, but thus far, comments are a rare and beautiful event. I wish you a lovely weekend, and thank you again for your support. Lis

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