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Vanessa K. De Luca's avatar

True confession: I once was sitting inside my car procrastinating before going into choir practice at my old church when out of nowhere there was an accident on the corner behind me--a loud one. I froze. I didn't know what to do, which sounds insane. Meanwhile, my fellow choir members ran out of the church to see if anyone was hurt. I felt like a total ass.

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Jane Pratt's avatar

I relate so much to feeling awkward asking for any kind of emergency help. Also, it was a good call on your part not to show the car even though I did want to see it personally and made you show it to me because I am like a 10-year-old in that way. Thank you for this beautiful piece.

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Jane Pratt's avatar

Esther, I keep meaning to ask if you saw the story in the Sunday NYT that came out the same day as yours and also referenced and advised about 911 calls. It was in the metro section, I think. Serendipity!

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Esther Haynes's avatar

No, didn't see that. I'll check it out, thank you!

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Sheila's avatar

I just love this piece because it's just written so lovingly. That's the best. word to describe it: lovingly.

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Jane Pratt's avatar

I love that and thank you for saying it so perfectly.

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