I once wrote this upon finding and re-reading an old favorite book:<\/p>\n
Opening its cover and reading the words was like entering a room of smiling friends and being welcomed into their conversation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I found that book again during our recent move.<\/p>\n
I think it’s time to check in on the conversation between its covers.<\/p>\n
From 2004: A Room of Smiling Friends<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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