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Wei Lam's avatar

I love the joy, freedom and hope in this post. Maria's painting, "The Goodbye Day" comes to mind. Enjoy the freedom and let it last for more than just a few weeks!

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Andrea J Rogers's avatar

Congratulations Lisa & I ❤️ this reflection. You stay inspiring others who've had the pleasure of engaging your spirit! Enjoy the summer, writing and listening to what the ancestors and spirit have next for you! 🤗 AJR

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G P Strack's avatar

Love it. Enjoy the summer, whatever Lisa Cowan you choose to be!

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Robin Epstein's avatar

So glad to learn the word tocaya. Back when there used to be video stores, there were several Robin Epsteins at mine. There's also one that's a sex columnist. And a professor. Good luck with everything coming down the pike!

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Margarita Marriaga's avatar

Brilliant and nutty! I love that I am always left wondering WTF is she going to say next? Congratulations on your new era of unbridled creativity!

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Aileen Adams's avatar

Your column is deep, witty, and wise. I love it -- and all of the phases of you -- so much! You are an inspiration. Sending love.

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Holly's avatar

You. Are. Hilarious. This was so fun to read. I love your dedication to supporting the other "Lisa Cowans" over the years -- the work tracking them down, thinking about them, worrying about them. I wish you lots of time and space to feel the spirt, and comfort in really taking both. Where are you rushing to?

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Ken Young's avatar

I will picture you under a tree with your Tacoyas all week. Maybe all year. I love it. Thank you for sharing this. Mine will be with me one tree, or picnic table, over - I will be thrilled to tell them about their car repair appointment…! Can’t wait to watch where the spirit take you.

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LLHansen's avatar

You have found your calling.

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Susan Buchsbaum's avatar

Congrats on your last day and your mfa. Congrats on Jacob’s new place!

I love the Lisa stories. When I lived in Boston there was another Susan buchsbaum who wrote for the Phoenix at the time. I’d get her mail, she mine. I’m pretty sure she also moved to nyc.

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David Kasakove's avatar

Amazing! Mazel tov!!!!!!!!!!!

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Connie Brown's avatar

Don't you wonder what your tocayas know and imagine about you? I wonder about all of mine. Sounds like the premise for a funny series. I loved this post!

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Bonnie Mazza's avatar

Congratulations, Lisa-on the MFA and on wrapping up a great tenure! And thank you for this beautiful and funny piece-what a picnic indeed.

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Elise Abegg's avatar

What a May! And what a great read! Thanks for sharing! Does this mean you have…. retired? If so, congratulations!!

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Tamar Renaud's avatar

Love how you make me laugh out loud! Enjoy the space! ❤️❤️

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MAGold's avatar

Enjoy the in between time, it’s well deserved and helpful. I used to have a lot of fun with the other Matthew (J) Gold who is also a bankruptcy atty.

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