O at the Edges

Musings on poetry, language, perception, numbers, food, and anything else that slips through the cracks.

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A poet considers the intersections of language and numbers, connections between disparate entities – the currents stirring within the Phoenician iteration of our letter M and the Japanese character for water, mizu, or the intertwined strands of solar wind and shadows, black-chinned hummingbirds and coastal death rituals – all, of course, while contemplating good food and that most magnificent of elixirs, beer, which may have been the very foundation of civilization. Or not.

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milliethom on November 17, 2014 at 4:02 pm said:

I have nominated you for One Lovely Blog Award. Your translations are lovely and your blog is interesting and informative.There is a logo you can put on your blog and a suggestion to do a post about it, if you wish. I believe the award is aomething bloggers do to recognise bloggers they like. Please let me know if you accept so I can get things over to you.

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- robert okaji on November 17, 2014 at 5:02 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, but I’ve elected to not accept blog awards. I truly appreciate your intent, and am grateful that you thought of my blog.
  
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ksri on November 20, 2014 at 11:32 pm said:

Thank you Robert for liking my post, ‘Lucky Charm’. It gives me hope that someone out there is reading my work and that my words are not going into the void.

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- robert okaji on November 22, 2014 at 11:22 am said:
  
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camcabincrafts on November 22, 2014 at 10:28 am said:

Thanks for checking out my blog, this is new territory to me so I really enjoy it
when someone likes it.

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- robert okaji on November 22, 2014 at 11:22 am said:
  
  You’re very welcome, and thanks for stopping by.
  
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bardofblair on November 22, 2014 at 12:09 pm said:

Thank you for liking my latest piece Robert

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- robert okaji on December 10, 2014 at 5:16 am said:
  
  You’re very welcome. And thanks for stopping by.
  
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Prof. Nisslbody on November 22, 2014 at 6:27 pm said:

Thanks for liking several of my poems on PositPoems….my actual name Betty

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- robert okaji on December 10, 2014 at 5:16 am said:
  
  You’re welcome, Betty. How could I not like them?
  
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Steve Perrin on November 25, 2014 at 11:21 am said:

Great site! The banner looks like the cone from a pitch pine, one of my great friends in the natural world.

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- robert okaji on December 10, 2014 at 5:16 am said:
  
  It seemed appropriate, somehow.
  
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hafong on November 26, 2014 at 12:34 pm said:

Thank you for your visit and like.

Lily

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- robert okaji on December 10, 2014 at 5:17 am said:
  
  Likewise!
  
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poptreasure on November 26, 2014 at 5:16 pm said:

I very much like the randomness yet not randomness of your about page!

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- robert okaji on December 10, 2014 at 5:18 am said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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adegrandis on November 28, 2014 at 3:18 am said:

Thanks for visiting and liking my moan about book titles – I am now elbow deep in galley proofs! I really like Apricot Wood the way it starts grounded in something so practical and then moves to a place where infinite possibilites unfold in the mind – good to read it as I sit in the sort of gloom that only the British isles in November can achieve!

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- robert okaji on December 10, 2014 at 5:19 am said:
  
  Book titles, poetry titles. They confound me!
  
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barbaralee13 on November 28, 2014 at 7:56 am said:

Thank you for the like! I hope you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!

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- robert okaji on December 12, 2014 at 9:09 pm said:
  
  And thank you for stopping by.
  
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smokinchick on November 30, 2014 at 3:06 pm said:

Thank you for checking out my blog!! I read two of your entries all the way through, “Letter from Kansas” and “Not Your Mama’s Carnitas…” I find it ironic that bison makes an appearance in each…one as an observance, the other as a meal! I like your style.

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- robert okaji on December 10, 2014 at 5:20 am said:
  
  Ha! I’ll try to avoid that irony with my dog posts…
  
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tpa72 on December 4, 2014 at 6:36 am said:

Thanks for visiting my blog and the like!:After reading your poems, I feel honored that you liked my poem. 🙂

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- robert okaji on December 10, 2014 at 5:21 am said:
  
  You’re very welcome. Keep writing!
  
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kauaiartist on December 5, 2014 at 3:15 pm said:

I am so glad you liked my poem Hollywood Cottage on WordMusic. I am grateful.

Brent Kincaid

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- robert okaji on December 5, 2014 at 4:49 pm said:
  
  Your poem was peaceful. Thanks for stopping by.
  
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ellarwise on December 6, 2014 at 9:42 am said:

Hello Robert
Thanks for your attention to my work.
I’m glad now to have discovered yours.
I’ll be reading more.
Ellar

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- robert okaji on December 10, 2014 at 5:21 am said:
  
  Thanks, Ellar. I’ll be reading more of yours, too.
  
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TheKintsugiGirl on December 7, 2014 at 7:56 am said:

You are musing on the things that slip through the cracks…I’m mending mine with gold! New to this blogging thing so thanks for being one of the first to discover my site and my inaugural post…look forward to reading more of yours. Beer and poetry…can’t go wrong really!

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- robert okaji on December 10, 2014 at 5:23 am said:
  
  Beer, poetry, the occasional wine (or whine, as the case may be).
  
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  - TheKintsugiGirl on December 10, 2014 at 5:37 am said:
    
    I find myself getting more poetic with a few glasses of either!
    
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    - robert okaji on December 10, 2014 at 5:51 am said:
      
      So true!
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Susan Starr on December 12, 2014 at 7:26 am said:

Thanks so much for liking my post on Rumi today. Your poetry is beautiful. Susan

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- robert okaji on December 12, 2014 at 9:05 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Susan. How could I not like your post on Rumi?
  
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  - Susan Starr on December 12, 2014 at 9:20 pm said:
    
    He’s my favorite – there will be more!
    
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dbp49 on December 12, 2014 at 6:46 pm said:

I’ve just had a wonderful time reading your comments section, a pastime I find very enjoyable from time to time when i can find a great one like this one was. I also like your poetry, but I think you know that by now, so today it’s about the comments. Read you later.

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- robert okaji on December 12, 2014 at 9:08 pm said:
  
  Thank you for your kind comments, David. Your visits and thoughts are much appreciated.
  
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geoch1 on December 14, 2014 at 4:22 pm said:

Many thanks for liking my last post on my “poor” blog (geoch1.wordpress.com).

I like the purpose of your blog and totally agree on beer!!

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- robert okaji on December 30, 2014 at 3:07 pm said:
  
  Thank you! And yes, I think many others share our agreement.
  
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Ellespeth on December 14, 2014 at 6:15 pm said:

Hi Robert ~
First off – thanks for visiting my blog and reading my poetry so often. I do appreciate this. Secondly, I like your gravatar blurb thing…I like the way life molds us. I’ll be passing by here again – later this evening. I’ve had an terrible fudge making experience (I bought milk chocolate chips by mistake) so I’m off to remedy that with attempting a low fat meat loaf. Hahaha!
Ellespeth

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- robert okaji on December 30, 2014 at 3:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for your comments. I hope your meatloaf turned out well!
  
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Mary Kendall on December 14, 2014 at 9:32 pm said:

Thank you for visiting my blog and ‘liking’ my tanka, ‘Moments of Gold.’ I’m enjoying your blog as well.

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- robert okaji on December 30, 2014 at 3:10 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Mary. I love tanka!
  
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barbaralee13 on December 15, 2014 at 6:48 am said:

Another thank you and appreciation for your beautiful work. I’m glad to spend some more time looking around!

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- robert okaji on December 30, 2014 at 3:13 pm said:
  
  Thanks for returning. I’m enjoying your blog.
  
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purshilaw on December 15, 2014 at 9:58 am said:

Many thanks Robert for liking my poem, your’s are amazing! 🙂

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- robert okaji on December 30, 2014 at 3:14 pm said:
  
  How could I not like your poem? And thank you for your kind words.
  
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JC on December 15, 2014 at 10:38 pm said:

Thank you for the visit and the ‘like’. I look forward to reading more of your site.

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- robert okaji on December 30, 2014 at 3:16 pm said:
  
  Thank you. I am enjoying your blog.
  
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kauaiartist on December 15, 2014 at 11:00 pm said:

Thank you for liking my poem Waking Up Together. I really appreciate it!

Brent Kincaid, WordMusic.

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- robert okaji on December 30, 2014 at 3:16 pm said:
  
  I enjoy your work, Brent. Thanks for stopping by.
  
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natasha shilbhadra on December 16, 2014 at 7:13 am said:

Hi there!.. thank u for the like on E&R books 🙂
Nice blog theme u got here 🙂

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- robert okaji on December 30, 2014 at 3:18 pm said:
  
  Hello! You’re welcome, and thank you for stopping by.
  
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dwellinghound on December 18, 2014 at 8:05 pm said:

Thank you Robert for liking my most recent post on Brooklyn, NY! I’m glad to discover your blog also and will be visiting again! Maria-Stella

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topa on December 19, 2014 at 3:12 am said:

Beautiful blog! Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day! 🙂 Corina

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newsandviewsjb on December 19, 2014 at 7:27 am said:

Thank you for the like of “Mom’s Recipe Box: Hamburg Dressing….”. Happy Holidays! – JB

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grimspound on December 19, 2014 at 11:17 am said:

Hi Robert, Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking the Bukowski post. Enjoyed your site.

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nataliescarberry on December 22, 2014 at 8:52 pm said:

Thank you for visiting my blog and for liking one of my posts. Blessings, Natalie 🙂

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learningtocry on December 23, 2014 at 8:39 am said:

Thanks for liking my posts Robert. I appreciate the feedback and support.
Suzanne

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Fernando Tangunt on December 26, 2014 at 8:16 pm said:

Robert I love your blog. Excellent poetry. I keep coming back and finding great stuff. Congratulations

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- robert okaji on December 30, 2014 at 2:57 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Fernando. I appreciate your visits.
  
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dcarmack on December 27, 2014 at 8:40 am said:

Robert I love your work. I appreciate that a man of words visits my little blog each day and likes my work as well.

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- robert okaji on December 30, 2014 at 2:59 pm said:
  
  Your blog has much to offer! I’m a bit of a foodie… And thanks for your kind words.
  
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greenlakeblue on December 27, 2014 at 11:50 am said:

I like the vibration of your blog, hence the “follow”.
Thank you for visiting mine a few days ago, I truly appreciate it.

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- robert okaji on December 30, 2014 at 3:00 pm said:
  
  Thank you. I enjoy your blog. There’s much to be said for listening to one’s intuition, isn’t there?
  
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tribalmysticstories on December 28, 2014 at 8:25 pm said:

Thank you, and Happy New Year!

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- robert okaji on December 30, 2014 at 3:01 pm said:
  
  You’re very welcome. And may your new year be happy as well.
  
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Lucretia T. Knight on December 28, 2014 at 8:39 pm said:

Thanks for liking my writing monster blog entry- I’ve enjoyed reading your poetry.

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- robert okaji on December 30, 2014 at 3:02 pm said:
  
  How could I not like it? Thanks for stopping by.
  
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Siobhan Searle on December 28, 2014 at 10:58 pm said:

Thank you for liking my post. It’s very encouraging to know intellectual people such as yourself read something I wrote.

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- robert okaji on December 30, 2014 at 3:04 pm said:
  
  Speculative fiction is one of my interests! Thanks for stopping by.
  
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Mothers-The Life I've Chosen on December 30, 2014 at 6:04 am said:

Thank you for taking your time to visit my humble blog. Happy Holidays!

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- robert okaji on December 30, 2014 at 3:05 pm said:
  
  Thanks for taking time to create your blog!
  
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Beth Bates on December 31, 2014 at 10:07 am said:

Thank you, Robert, for “liking” my posts. Feels good, huh? 🙂

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- robert okaji on December 31, 2014 at 5:53 pm said:
  
  Always, Beth. Always!
  
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KatiB on December 31, 2014 at 3:42 pm said:

I enjoy reading your blog and have nominated you for the Versatile Blogging Award. Details are available at my most recent post if you are interested!

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- robert okaji on December 31, 2014 at 4:26 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Kati. I am honored that you would consider my blog, but I’ve elected to not accept blog awards. I do sincerely appreciate the sentiment!
  
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  - KatiB on December 31, 2014 at 4:39 pm said:
    
    I understand. I hope you have a wonderful new year! 🙂
    
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JC on January 1, 2015 at 9:32 am said:

Thanks for the like on ‘It Ain’t Me Babe’! Happy New Year!

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- robert okaji on January 3, 2015 at 10:08 am said:
  
  You’re very welcome. And thank you for stopping by.
  
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adrianaradosavljevic on January 1, 2015 at 4:53 pm said:

Thank you for the like! You have some amazing poetry and photographs. Happy New Year!

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- robert okaji on January 3, 2015 at 10:09 am said:
  
  And thanks for stopping by!
  
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lisannie44 on January 3, 2015 at 2:30 am said:

Thanks for liking my post. There’s some lovely poetry on here!

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- robert okaji on January 3, 2015 at 10:10 am said:
  
  You’re very welcome. The poetry on your site is outstanding!
  
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  - lisannie44 on January 3, 2015 at 12:07 pm said:
    
    You’re very kind – thank you!
    
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Daniel O'Hara on January 3, 2015 at 5:45 pm said:

Hi Robert. Thank you for visiting my blog so often and liking my poems. I really like your writing and will be stopping by to read some more soon.

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- robert okaji on January 8, 2015 at 4:59 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Daniel. You are of course welcome here!
  
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Jo Freehand on January 5, 2015 at 8:46 am said:

Thanks for the likable introduction Robert!

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- robert okaji on January 8, 2015 at 5:00 pm said:
  
  Thank you for reading it, Jo.
  
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curtisbausse on January 8, 2015 at 11:47 am said:

Thanks for dropping by my blog – glad you like it! And I find yours has the beauty and depth that induce me to follow it…

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- robert okaji on January 8, 2015 at 5:00 pm said:
  
  Curtis, you’re very welcome. Thank you for your kind comments, and for stopping by. Much appreciated.
  
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Zula Julia on January 11, 2015 at 4:25 am said:

Thanks for visiting my blog. It is always a pleasure to see your avi there. I like your style of writing, it’s distinctive, refreshing, always a pleasure to read. And the About section, I enjoyed reading that! Made me smile. I hope 2015 is your best year yet. ZJ.

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- robert okaji on January 13, 2015 at 5:25 pm said:
  
  I enjoy visiting your blog. Here’s to many more smiles in 2015!
  
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mairineilcreative writer on January 11, 2015 at 10:42 pm said:

Thank you for reading my post – I’ve enjoyed your writing – especially your intro – I’d substitute cider for beer:)

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- robert okaji on January 13, 2015 at 5:25 pm said:
  
  My pleasure. And I do have a fondness for cider, too.
  
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ghostmmnc on January 13, 2015 at 4:58 pm said:

Thank you, as always, for visiting my blog! Much appreciated! I continue to enjoy your writing, as well. 🙂

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- robert okaji on January 13, 2015 at 5:26 pm said:
  
  Each visit to your blog is a treat. Thanks for stopping by!
  
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  - ghostmmnc on January 13, 2015 at 6:54 pm said:
    
    You’re most welcome!
    
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Sheetal on January 13, 2015 at 5:55 pm said:

Hey there! Thanks for liking my post. Your blog seems interesting too. I would love to read more from you.

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- robert okaji on January 14, 2015 at 6:39 pm said:
  
  You’re very welcome. And I hope to read more from you, too.
  
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