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Rachel Johnson's avatar

Everyone is so kind thank you

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Lady Metroland's avatar

Thanks for a very enjoyable read and a reminder of why physical evidence is so important. Very much enjoying the phrase 'elevate the everyday'.

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Rachel Johnson's avatar

Hahahahha!! So banal!

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susie corker's avatar

Lovely...a perfect read for American Mothers Day. Thank you.

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Rachel Johnson's avatar

Thank you!

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Miranda Taylor's avatar

This is a really funny, honest and moving. Loving the suspense too!

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Rachel Johnson's avatar

Awwww Miranda that’s so generous

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Susie 🌱's avatar

So precious, thank you for sharing …

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Rachel Johnson's avatar

I love the word precious

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Emma's avatar

Your mum sounds wonderful, degrees, motherhood , culture changes .. powerhouse. I hope there’s more to come I really enjoyed it like a mini trip back in time

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Rachel Johnson's avatar

I think writing here is a way of staying close to her - it was such a gift (don’t like that word but what the hell) finding the black notebook first when I braved the trunk

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Kathy Williams's avatar

What an amazing breathless account!

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Jenny Eclair's avatar

Such a lovely painting

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Rachel Johnson's avatar

I agree though my husband isn’t mad about having Boris’ genitals above his head in bed

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Anne Casey's avatar

Fantastic to have this script. She was wonderful to keep the diary X

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Rachel Johnson's avatar

WHAT A GIFT. I know. And all her paintings. I thank her every day!

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Jennifer Pinkham's avatar

All of the above Rachel…you shared such a wonderful discovery so beautifully. Thank you❤️

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Rachel Johnson's avatar

That’s so kind, thank you Jennifer

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