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Sorry to hear that, Ive lost both of my parents as well. I imagined I would think more of them now but I dont, its strange. Im curious what you mean by:

We play pretend to give weight and texture to our personal myths, the stories we live by.

Are you saying the auspicious PKD signs dont really mean anything?

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It's not that they don't mean anything, really, more that we give them meaning. At least that's how I felt in the moment writing this. Hours later, the line "We got to the front of the line before he was fully ready," really hit me. I feel like that was the point of the dream: a message to keep that aspect of life in mind.

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Dec 25, 2023Liked by Cliff Jones Jr.

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. My dad passed away May 2022 from Parkinson's. My 14 yr old pup companion Poppy passed away a few months ago. My mom is very ill in a care facility and near the end of her journey. I don't even know how to think or function in any normal capacity anymore. I hope you can find some strength and comfort in love and support from family and friends. Try to keep yourself busy or distracted. I haven't been able to read too well this year but getting lost in some tv series and movies has helped me.

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