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Jun 21Liked by Jonathan Potter

I hadn't heard of Monkey's Shoulder before now. For a moment I read your poem and wondered where in Spokane they were butchering monkeys so you could eat them. A quick google search later and I'll have to see if I can find a bottle to try for myself.

That's been one of the weirder moments this week.

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I'm glad you cleared that up, Mike! If you like whisky, it's a good one.

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Dude, so close! Next time, coffee is on me.

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Could have excursed a little south to see Old Woman, too! Have cookies with the coffee.

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I love your use of “excursed,” Mary — gonna steal it at the next opportunity.

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Jun 24Liked by Jonathan Potter

excursed = excused excursion?

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Next time will be a more leisurely trip and I'll warn you in advance!

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“By shores of Gitche Gumee , by the big sea waters”… your journey in a Hollow nest to rest ; the journey takes you to more places to love.

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Longfellow and Lightfoot!

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It would have been great to read the poetry that would have been generated from that meeting.

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A beautiful thought -- thanks, Stan.

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Jun 21Liked by Jonathan Potter

I like thinking this place exists.

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A lovely place indeed.

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"we sink into the innocence of sleep" Is brilliant! One of my favorite lines of the poem.

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Thank you, Daniel

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Jun 23Liked by Jonathan Potter

Amazing work, Jonathan. Keep it up. 👌

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