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Peter Moore's avatar

A beautiful carol and thank you for posting with your, as ever, thoughtful and uplifting words, Barry. In wishing you the very best for the festive season, I would like to return the compliment and send you a link to one of my favourite carols, 'Jesus Christ, The Apple Tree.' The music was composed by my mother's cousin, Elizabeth Poston (my mother was Frances Grace Poston), so I admit a degree of bias but I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Uz2KTOsuAQ

P.S. I believe it is known in the USA as well as this side of the pond.

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Barry Brownstein's avatar

Beautiful and new to me. Thank you, Peter!

All my best to you and yours for a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

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jen segal's avatar

A lovely meditation. Listening to your inner memory of that sweet song, elusive yet containing everything of hope and life. Have a splendid Christmas.

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Barry Brownstein's avatar

Thank you, Jen.

A wonderful Christmas and New Year to you.

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Glenn Donithan's avatar

Merry Christmas Dr, B. All the best to you in 2024!

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Barry Brownstein's avatar

Thanks, Glenn. The very same to you!

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Kate Wand's avatar

Thank you for sharing such an intimate piece Barry! Your soul shines through:)

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Barry Brownstein's avatar

Thanks, Kate! It's nice to be seen by you.

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John A Wood's avatar

Thank you Barry for your contribution to my life and to the lives of your readers.

Love ... John

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Barry Brownstein's avatar

John, I am grateful for your support and fellowship. Thank you!

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Mike Vernetti's avatar

Merry Christmas Barry to you and family. Keep those enlightening essays for 2024 coming. I throughly enjoy every one of them. Sanity in a very disturbing world.

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Barry Brownstein's avatar

I appreciate the kind note, Mike. Thank you.

Merry Christmas to your and your family!

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