You were only an Ordinary fellow as an Eagle; but as an old Rooster you are a Fowl of Incomparable Distinction …
Aesop’s Fables …
Moral: Pride goes before destruction …
The Motley Rooster of the Painting with the Regal Red Comb sighed and said :
“I shall Cry but wheather the Sun Rises God knows … “
Painting hanging outside a gallery in the Historical Plaka …
And Feeling like a Fish out of WordPress Water …
Painting hanging outside a gallery in the Historical Plaka …
And,Stuck between a Rock and a Hard Place … Or in other words …Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea …
Caught Between a Rock & a Hard Place …
I feel Sorry for M I A … and the Allusiveness of my Words …
I have missed All of You and your Remarkable posts,dear WP friends!
Soon,with You,after re-arranging my travel plans,re-scheduling everything or even cancelling them …
After the Tears of the Night … 26 June 2015 …
After the Tears of the Night …
My Space in the Immense Universe 
Smart Rooster, he knows the world is in God’s hands. Wonderful photos and great artwork.
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By: irinadim on 29/09/2015
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Oh,what a lovely surprise to see my wonderful friend Irina praising my Rooster!Thank you so much!My “sage” Rooster & I send you our best wishes as always 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 30/09/2015
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My pleasure and hugs to you and your clever Rooster. 🙂
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By: irinadim on 02/10/2015
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I love Aesop!! Beautiful post and sentiment Doda! Welcome back!
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By: the dune mouse on 31/08/2015
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A big thank you Cybele Dear !Aesop’s myths are so allegorical … and through them artists have created very influential pieces of Art … 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 01/09/2015
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yes!! 🙂
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By: the dune mouse on 02/09/2015
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By: Buhita blanca on 24/08/2015
at 13:17
Compelling video link!Many thanks for bringing it out 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 24/08/2015
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Hello, dear Doda! It has been a while and you have been missed! I hope you are enjoying yourself. Such beautiful photos and artwork. Wishing you a wonderful week coming up. Love and hugs, dear friend! 🙂 ❤
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By: Linda Arthur Tejera on 17/08/2015
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Thank you for all your lovely comments sweet friend Linda!I have missed your lovely posts,I’llcome by and return all your visits and your kind words!Have a splendid week ahead ~ love ❤ & Hugs 🙂 xxxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 17/08/2015
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Absolutely awesome post my friend good to see you again ha ha !
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By: jakesprinter on 16/08/2015
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Thank You so much dear Jake!It’s always nice when you re-connect with some of your very special friends,and believe me,you’re one of them!Happy Sunday my friend 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 16/08/2015
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Hi Doda.. Just checking in on you again my lovely friend.. Hope all is well with you and you are ‘Swimming’ in a blue sea with lots of Sun.. Sending Lots and LOTS of love and Hugs your way.. Love Sue xxx
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By: Sue Dreamwalker on 22/07/2015
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Hi sweet friend Sue!Yeah,I embrace the vast blue ocean and travel my dreams while I’m enjoying the coolness of the waters,but I so much miss the rainy UK weather … We might visit our second home later on.At the moment,domestic tourism is just fine!Thanks ever so much for everything and especially for your friendship and your love 🙂 ❤ Huge Hugs & Best Wishes for a Happy Sunday 🙂 ❤ xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 16/08/2015
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You are welcome.. 🙂 Enjoy your August vacation… I am sure there are so many wonderful places you still haven’t explored in your homeland.. Just as there are in mine.. 🙂 Love and special hugs your way Doda.. ❤ Sue xx
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By: Sue Dreamwalker on 16/08/2015
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The beauty of our planet is inexplorable,even in places we re-visit,there is always something new for us.Your special hugs have brightened my Sunday 🙂 Take care my lovely friend Sue!
Sending you sea breeze & lots of kisses from Greece 🙂 ❤
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By: DG MARYOGA on 16/08/2015
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Thank you dear Doda… received and my day will be all the brighter for them .. (( Hugs )) xxx
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By: Sue Dreamwalker on 16/08/2015
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Pleasure Sue!Please keep your “Fresh Water Springs open ~ I feel quite thirsty … ❤ ❤ ❤ xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 16/08/2015
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🙂 🙂 They are fresh and as children we would drink from the one in the village 🙂
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By: Sue Dreamwalker on 16/08/2015
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Thanks for prompting me!Can’t wait to quench my thirst,to purify my soul … ❤ xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 16/08/2015
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I am sure your soul needs no purifying xx
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By: Sue Dreamwalker on 16/08/2015
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Thank You for the compliment my sweet friend Sue!I always try to give it more spiritual food,which makes me feel serene and self-content.The real meaning of life is hidden behind those spiritual treasures you share with us through your posts 🙂 ❤ xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 16/08/2015
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Bless you Doda.. 🙂 Love and Hugs xxx
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By: Sue Dreamwalker on 17/08/2015
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What incredible artwork! I love the fish! Thanks for sharing.
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By: Cecilia on 15/07/2015
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My pleasure Cecilia!I have to thank you for your kindness and your approving comment!Glad you enjoyed the paintings and especially the fish 🙂 xxx ❤
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By: DG MARYOGA on 16/08/2015
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Lovely post, dear, dear Doda; and beautiful photos. I know you are a strong and deeply spiritual beauty, my friend, and I know you will figure out what to do during this turmoil. I send you my love and best wishes….
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By: Jet Eliot on 07/07/2015
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There are never strong enough words to thank friends like you dear Jet! “If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.” …
All turned upside down … I’ve so much missed your brilliant posts!We are still holidaying,but I found some quiet days to sort out my stuffed inboxes.Btw,it was still June and before leaving Athens,when I asked the manager of “Papasotiriou bookshop”,which is quite near my place,to order some of your books for me,but their UK department told them they couldn’t order them despite I offered to pay them beforehand and then I would go to collect them.
http://www.greece.com/business/Attica/Athens/Bookstores/Papasotiriou_-_Kifisia.html
When we come back,end of August – beginning September,I’ll order them through my paypal account.It will be an honour to hold them in my hands and enjoy reading them!
Many thanks for your encouraging comment,I’ll soon visit your site and enjoy your recent work.Hope you and Athena are keeping well and you’re enjoying your summer days!You have my Love & my Kindest Thoughts as Ever ~ Happy Sunday Jet Dear ~ ❤ xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 16/08/2015
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Oh how I brightened up to find your comment in my queue dear Doda! And how very lovely to see you made these kind efforts regarding my book. I am making great headway on a new book, entitled Golden Gate Graveyard. It is a mystery novel, set in San Francisco. I am about 3/4 done, hoping to publish it before year’s end. Your kindness and support in pursuing my book is so touching. I enjoyed the link, it brought me a little closer to lovely Greece. I hope you are doing well in all the tumult of your beautiful homeland right now. It is so wonderful to have enjoyed our exchange on this Sunday morning, and I consider it a true honor. Thank you my dear friend. 😀 😀 😀
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By: Jet Eliot on 16/08/2015
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Such a nice feeling to be re-connected with you dearest Jet!
It has been my intention to buy your books for a long time now and I’ll!I am glad you have almost finished your new book with the very captivating title.Can’t wait to read them all!Papasotiriou Bookshop is very big and well-organised and I really wonder why they couldn’t do it for me.Presumably,there is a market policy,which they have to follow.Anyhow,I’ll manage to get them,I’ll.My country has been going through many financial and political issues … It all started years ago,but now it’s one of the worst phases,and it’s the very first time we have had capital controls.Let’s wait patiently to see what the future holds for us.Have an enjoyable Sunday ~Sending you love & respect from this end 🙂 🙂 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 16/08/2015
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Dearest Doda, my best wishes and love to you — thank you for taking the time from your holiday to send your kind words — it is much appreciated. 😀 😀
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By: Jet Eliot on 17/08/2015
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❤ 🙂 ❤ 🙂 ❤ 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 17/08/2015
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Such beautiful artwork. Dear Doda, please know that with all the current financial turmoil I read about in your country now, I’m praying that you and yours are well and safe and things will resolve for the good of the people soon.
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By: Linda Arthur Tejera on 06/07/2015
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Many thanks for your supportive comment and your prayers,my wonderful friend Linda!Make sure that they are all well-received …
Still holidaying,but I’ll visit your place to enjoy your recent work!
~ Happy Sunday ~ Love & Hugs to You,to your Family & of course to your Sweet Cats 🙂 ❤ xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 16/08/2015
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Enjoy your holiday, my friend! I should still be here when you get back! 😉 😀
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By: Linda Arthur Tejera on 17/08/2015
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How nice to have friends like you,dearest Linda!Thank you for your kindness and your understanding 🙂 ❤ xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 17/08/2015
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I love that artwork from the Plaka… I have wonderful memories of my trip to Greece and I wear a ring every day that I bought in the Plaka on the last night of my trip. Greece will rise again in all its glory!
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By: RMW on 05/07/2015
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I really feel overjoyed to hear that you treasure your visit to the Historical Plaka and that you wear this ring everyday.
Seemingly,it must be a precious one,not money wise … History and Culture have no price … Loved the powerful way you signed off your kind comment!I must write a post bearing the title :
“Greece will rise again in all its glory!”
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By: DG MARYOGA on 16/08/2015
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colorful work 🙂
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By: joshi daniel on 03/07/2015
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Thaaaank You Joshi Dear ! I will visit your place too and admire your recent work 🙂 x
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By: DG MARYOGA on 04/07/2015
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Dear Doda, Love your beautiful paintings and your perfect words…thinking of you and hoping things smooth out in your part of the world…big hugs, my friend, and much love, too. Lauren xo ♥
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By: lscotthoughts on 01/07/2015
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Thank You so much for your heartfelt and encouraging wishes,Lauren Dear! Happy 4th of July,my friend 🙂 ❤ xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 04/07/2015
at 20:33
so good to hear from you dear Doda!! So sad for the terrible predicament of your wonderful country!! Beautiful images and sentiments!
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By: the dune mouse on 30/06/2015
at 21:00
I have missed you and your artistic posts,my good friend Cybele!Thank you so gratefully for dropping by and for delving into my allusive post … Please tell Nick that The Tragedy has started,End of an Act,not of the whole play … Love & Blessings to You ❤ xxx
PS: I will visit your blog later on,I’m certain sure I’ve missed a lot …
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By: DG MARYOGA on 04/07/2015
at 21:11
yes it is a tragedy Doda! Thanks for your reply and see you soon! Take care of yourself! You and the people of Greece are in my prayers!
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By: the dune mouse on 05/07/2015
at 18:24
Yeah,Cybele Dear,see you soon.At the moment I saw you’re enjoying yourself up in the wonderful Scottish Highlands,which I have missed so much!You might trace my old footmarks there …
Please tell Nick that our proud and historical country is writing one more tragedy.It will take some decades until things start looking up for us again … Have a great time 🙂 ❤ xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 16/08/2015
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Nick is so sad Doda as am I!! What will happen. My prayers are with the Greek people and you Doda!! Take care and yes I am having a lovely time- internet not very good though!
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By: the dune mouse on 21/08/2015
at 00:35
I have to thank you and Nick for your sympathy and your prayers,dear Cybele!We are still holidaying and we heard on the BBC news that our Prime Minister submitted his resignation,which means that Greece will be run by a caretaker government ahead of the polls.What an adventurous summer …
All is still up in the air.Enjoy every single minute of your holidays dear friends!Hugs of friendship to you & Nick 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/08/2015
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So good to see you here again dear Doda, with another nice post and colourful pictures. Even though it sounds a bit sad… I hope you are all right. Get yourself unstuck already. 😉
A big hug ❤
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By: Aditix on 28/06/2015
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Thank you so much dear Aditix!
Sorry for M I A and for being depressed in spirits,I suppose you have undertood the purpose of my post … A Big Hug back to You 🙂 ❤
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By: DG MARYOGA on 04/07/2015
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Where goes my dear Doda, he leaves traces of love, wisdom and charm of my beloved Greece, affection for you, love for Greece.
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By: María on 27/06/2015
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Thank you for your constant support on Twitter and Flickr and for your True Friendship,Maria Dear!Much Love to You & Yours 🙂 ❤
PS : Your recent Argentina photos are out of this world !!!
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By: DG MARYOGA on 04/07/2015
at 20:30
Ohoh, Doda, it sounds to me like you worrying about a lot!Things look worrying in Europe indeed. My thoughts with you, dear friend, xo Johanna
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By: colorpencil2014 on 27/06/2015
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Can’t Thank You enough for coming by,my lovely friend Johanna!
Sorry for M I A,I will come to your place later on and enjoy your work,which is really so interesting and creative! Hugs of Friendship to You from this end 🙂 ❤ xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 04/07/2015
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I have been thinking about you a lot the past two weeks and wonder how you are doing. So happy to see you post appeared on my Reader. Miss you! ❤ ❤ xxx
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By: Amy on 27/06/2015
at 21:36
Thank You my Wonderful Friend Amy,for your kind thoughts!
I Miss You & Your Wondrous Work in your posts!I will come to your place later on and marvel at your beautiful and meaningful photos.I’m certain sure they will make me feel a bit better … 😦
My country is falling apart 😦 … Btw,Happy 4th of July! ❤ xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 04/07/2015
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I’m so haapy to see you, my dreas
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By: Amy on 04/07/2015
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Me too,soon I’ll come by your place,dear Amy!Oh,I have so much missed those wonderful walks in nature with you ! ❤ xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 16/08/2015
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So happy to hear from you, Dear Doda! I have been thinking about you every single day! Pray everything is going well with you. ❤ ❤
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By: Amy on 16/08/2015
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Thank you my lovely friend Amy!All is fine with me,but my country is in a dramatic situation.Things are very complicated and I reckon that the worst hasn’t come yet.We should be in the UK by now,but we changed our travel plans as we didn’t know what was going to happen.We might have national elections in September again,which means it will be the 3rd time we vote in a year.Sad,really sad … CU soon 🙂 xxx ❤ ❤ ❤
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By: DG MARYOGA on 16/08/2015
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It’s so heartbreaking to hear about Greek economic situation… Hope they will find a way to turn it around sooner. I’m glad to hear you are fine, my dear friend. I have worried for a long while… Thank you for your message, dear Doda. xxx ❤
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By: Amy on 16/08/2015
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Can’t thank you enough for your sympathy,my dearest Amy!You are such a good and supportive friend!It’s really touching to know that there are considerate people like you,I can read between the lines and can sense how sincere you words are … Besides,the themes and the beauty of your posts mirror your rich inner world ❤ 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 17/08/2015
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Thank you so much, Dearest Doda! I knew you need quiet time when your country is facing the crisis. I remember U.S. had gone through the economic crisis 8 years ago. It was frightening, to say the least. Thank you for your kind words and thoughts when you have so much to sort out… ❤
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By: Amy on 17/08/2015
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I can remember the U.S. crisis you mentioned,but I knew that it was something temporary.America is still a superpower with a dominant position in the international affairs and the quick recovery you had,didn’t surprise me.Greece’s crisis is so complex for many different reasons… There is a very long way in front of us.Thank you for your understanding dearest Amy 🙂 ❤
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By: DG MARYOGA on 17/08/2015
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Dearest Doda… so good to know all is well.. Loved your post with your addition of paintings.. so apt they went with your words..
I hope all has quietened down in your world and you are not rushing here and there..
I got your Lovely response and will answer shortly… I am off out now to catch some Sun as it appears from behind the clouds..
Love to you .. And soo good to see you again.. 🙂 😀 ❤ Big smiles.. Sue xxx
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By: Sue Dreamwalker on 27/06/2015
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Hi my lovely friend Sue ! I have to thank you for coming to my place again and again and leaving your kindest thoughts … You know,you were the only ONE … No wonder for the nature of your so thoughtful posts and your compassionateness! Enjoy your Saturday!Sending you Love & plenty of Sunshine your way :).•♥•.¸¸•♥•.¸•.¸¸.•♥• xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 27/06/2015
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