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Mary Lee Hahn's avatar

*tears*

Thank you, Brad "Pushkin" Montague!

Brad Montague's avatar

Thanks for being here, friend. Honored to be called a Pushkin. Something I aspire to be! Sending warm greetings your way

Paige Engle's avatar

Thank you for this story. May we all soften the edges for each other, just like Pushkin.

Brad Montague's avatar

Yes yes yes yes!!! Exactly! Thank you, Paige!

The Gatherers' Guide's avatar

I love Pushkin! Sooo adorable.

Kim Gronsman Lee, MD's avatar

Wow, Brad… this is a beautiful tiny work of art. Thank you!!

Brad Montague's avatar

Kim, thank you so much for taking time to read! (and for these kind words)

Gabriella Paulinelli's avatar

Oh! Love it! Thank you for always showing up, Pushkin! ✨

Brad Montague's avatar

Right?! I love the idea of little kind helpers nudging the world in the direction it shouuld be. We could use a lot more of them!

Poetry for sanity's avatar

Ohhhh I love this and Pushkin soooo much. These lines especially: “When you make the space..

when you do small things…

kind little nudges….

these tiny, seemingly unnoticed acts of thoughtful care …

they softened the world’s edges,

they steadied the corners…

the prepare the way

for light to get in.”

Jamie Morphew's avatar

Love it! I hope you make this into an illustrated book and make mini Pushkin figures as a reminder of the message. Merry Christmas!

Marthe Worley's avatar

Thank you. Feeling this deeply.

Cathy Ballou Mealey's avatar

This was the perfect holiday gift - thank you! I will hold Pushkin in my ❤︎

Brad Montague's avatar

Thanks so much, friend. I love that little dude too!

Roger D. Hess's avatar

Now I know who gets the credit for my perfectly salt & peppered hard-boiled egg this morning. I can't stop smilling...

Brad Montague's avatar

Ah! Sounds very nice , Roger! Glad Pushkin found his way to you today.

A M's avatar

Thank you for this warm joyful moment of reflection, Brad. I just wrote to a friend yesterday, "It's a big world full of small moments that matter and we need more love and support in it every day."

Brad Montague's avatar

Oh that's lovely. Thanks for sharing with me here! A nice small moment that matters for sure.

Elaina Brooks's avatar

This is amazing, Brad. Thank you so much. From, Elaina

Brad Montague's avatar

Means so much that you'd take the time to read and comment, Elaina. Honored and grateful. I hope Pushkin finds you today!

Linda Hoenigsberg's avatar

Brilliant! Thanks for giving me a smile this morning, Brad.

Brad Montague's avatar

so happy it found you. Thanks for these kind words.

Deborah Gritter's avatar

I’m so thankful for the creativity that flows from your beautiful soul! Carry on!

Brad Montague's avatar

This means so much. Honored you'd take the time to read and comment!

Minaz Ansari's avatar

your words always have the Pushkin effect. Keep writing :)

Michelle Mazur's avatar

Thank you for this sweet gift! What a poignant reminder that joy lives in the small things.