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V. C. Ackerman's avatar

Stopping Time - Thanks for ruining my dream of having superpowers, MOM 😤

Unending - These moments may be fleeting, but it’s better than never experiencing them.

Rubber Trees And Ships - But imagine if they could just bounce off! That would be amazing! Unstoppable, unsinkable ship!

You’re Not Lost, You’re In Hugsville - This was such a sweet and comfy story. You’ll never find a place like Hugsville if you don’t go on adventures sometimes!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

The rubber tree ship was a great idea, I thought.

Don’t we all want to visit Hugsville?

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Unending contains a lot of Truth. It's a keeper. Loved the sentiment contained in Hugsville. I've decided to read less news and more Monday Morning Mark!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, K.C!

Nothing like the news or social media to ruin your day. 🤓

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Emily's avatar

Hugsville!!! So sweet and touching!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Emily. It is a beautiful place. 🤓

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Pearl Allard's avatar

Loved the poem and the story! Great blend of serious and humorous. Both ring true.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Pearl. I enjoy variety. I am glad you do also. 😀

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John K Adams's avatar

But seriously, all the 'time' material meshed beautifully.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

It was timely, eh? 🤣

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Luke Evans's avatar

As someone who lives in Colorado Springs and recently returned from Grand Junction, there is money to be made from this shortcut

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Mark Starlin's avatar

No doubt! I will have to ask Bill, but I think the shortcut only works if you start in Hugsville. 😉

My wife and I hiked Garden of the Gods one day and then the next day, took the cog train up to Pike's Peak and rode bicycles down. Pretty awesome two days in Colorado Springs.

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John K Adams's avatar

Great stuff, Mark!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thank you, John. I always value your comments. 🤓

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John K Adams's avatar

These all worked together so beautifully. Love it.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, John. I put a lot of thought into what stories to include in each issue, so I appreciate it. 😀

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John K Adams's avatar

Your comments on GPS really touched me.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Well, we remember the days of maps and getting lost. 🤣

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John K Adams's avatar

On road trips, I was the self-designated keeper of the map. I'd pour over the AAA trip-tych and make announcements of upcoming tourist traps. The family would debate interest in visiting vs time it would take from the daily schedule toward our destination.

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Luke Evans's avatar

I don’t know of any desert so close to Denver, but that’s still pretty remarkable lol

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Mark Starlin's avatar

He knew a shortcut from Utah. 🤣🤣

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Luke Evans's avatar

Please show me!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

🤣 I have made that drive. From Moab to Colorado Springs. No shortcuts that I know of. 🤔

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Justin Deming's avatar

What a great blend of your work today. “Unending” is an absolute gem!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Justin. I was not too sure about including that. It is not my usual content. But I did anyway. 🙂

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Jack Herlocker's avatar

💚💚💚 for “Unending”!

Also, when using your GPS map app, don’t pay attention to the spelling, state, or distance to your destination. “Traffic is light. It will take 7 hours, 42 minutes to reach your destination. Ferry toll required.”

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I am so over road trips. 🤣 More than a couple hours drive is too much for me.

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