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Jason Tomlinson's avatar

I seriously look forward to this every Tuesday. Thank you for championing moths.

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Brad Montague's avatar

Moths need champions, too, right?!? Thanks for flying back each week. Grateful to have you in my corner and in the glow.

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Nancy Newhouse's avatar

Cheers to the mothamorphis in us all, change that grows us, lights that guide us, books, art, creatives, words and exhibits that encourage us.

So glad to hear the health update as I missed that post in March. Best to you as you continue navigating all of it. I too had face and ear swelling and after a long process found out it’s an allergy to the dyes used to color polyester and other fabrics. Grateful for a great doc, patch testing and 100 percent organic cotton.

Speaking of exhibits. I was in Michigan last week to visit our adult kids. We made our way to Saugatuck, a favorite harbor town to see the exhibit. Wow! Such a gift to experience with people I love. Our daughter who is an oncology nurse loved the ribbons.

Thank you to both you and Kristi for sharing your goodness and creative imaginings!

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Brad Montague's avatar

You went to the Saugatuck exhibit!?!? With your family?!? This means the world! Wow. Thank you. This whole note. Thank YOU! "Cheers to the mothamorphis in us all" needs a sticker or plaque or banner in my studio. What a great way to say it. Really thankful you'd pop in and share such meaningful words with me today. Thank you for showing up for the art, the words, the moth, the moonlight, and this connection. Sending warmth and 100 percent organic cotton soft light your way.

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Larry's avatar

Superb!

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Brad Montague's avatar

Feels like a spotlight in the dark, friend. Thank you!

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Marc Joblin's avatar

Love this! Brad, thank you!

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Brad Montague's avatar

Congratulations to your family and that grad of yours! Excited to see him shine in these next chapters. You have a lot to be proud of, my friend.

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Julie@howe.id.au's avatar

Great thoughts.

I must admit though - I do leave the porch light on ‘cause it attracts insects for the geckos to eat for their dinner! 🙃 Sorry!

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Brad Montague's avatar

😂😂😂😂 your comment just made me spit out my drink. Gotta feed the gecko!

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Julie@howe.id.au's avatar

P.S. I LOVE your sidewalk worm poem. Please make it available in your shop. Does the poem have an official title?

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Julie@howe.id.au's avatar

It inflates the electric bill a bit. We’re a bit odd here (Australia). 🤪

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Robin Rendon's avatar

Thank you! My kid's commencement was yesterday and I'm feeling very afraid for their future. The moth woke me up and I see the light my child has become and all that I really ever wanted; a loving and kind little moth.

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Brad Montague's avatar

This moved me deeply, Robin. Thank you. Thank you for sharing it. That fear is familiar to me. I've had to learn that it is real and it's actually full of love. It means you care beyond words. The world needs more loving, kind moths. YES. They find that quiet light and make things better just by being who they are. You're helping them become that. You, yourself, are that. Sending you all warmth and a gentle glow today!

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Karen Walrond's avatar

Well, you KNOW I love this. ❤️💥✨

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The Writerciser's avatar

Brad, one week after watching my youngest graduate college and two weeks after declaring myself winner in a cloth moth war, your post hits home. You speak of truths that shine more brightly with age. By sprinkling them like seeds into our conversations with the young, we give them a chance to grow. Thank you for sharing.

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Becky McMorrow Braun's avatar

Thank you! We all need each other for many reasons.... especially to remind us of the light! I am filled with gratitude for the way your words are pointers to the light.

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A M's avatar
May 20Edited

Brad,

This blend of humor and heart was truly lovely to read and I will be sharing it with many loved ones. I work in a college career center and this stage of young people's lives is something I care about deeply. I also wanted to share that I recently purchased the Fantastic Bureau of Imagination and I am not sure who enjoys it more, me or my kids. Your illustrations are pure wonder and delight, and the message is heartfelt. The figments' names and illustrations are a joy, and the interior rooms page is like an invitation back to childhood. I ordered "You are Here" by Zach Manbeck at the same time, and they go so well together. The text in "You are Here" is minimal but the illustrations are like candy and sunshine. 

From one moth to another--thank you for sharing your light.

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Brad Montague's avatar

These kind words mean soooo much, friend. Thank you. The fact that you work with students in the midst of their "edge of what's next" season makes your words land even more deeply. Honored you'd share. ALSO! The figments and the bureau are near and dear to my heart. Truly lights me up when folks comment on that world. I'm hoping to play in it some more in the near future. So many stories still to tell there! Your feelings on the spread with the glimpse at the internal offices was exactly what I'd hoped for. I LOVED those sorts of things in Richard Scarry books or anytime they'd pop up. Honored it'd be in a stack with anything Manbeck has done. I love his work so much! So, yes, from one moth ot another: thank YOU for sharing YOUR light. Grateful for the glow.

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