Ah yes. That is one of my favourite quotes. Good to see you at OS in any form. I hope you are doing well considering all you've been through recently.

Thank you, Emma. And thanks for being there through all the stuff, too. Sometimes you seem larger than life, the way a message appears out of the blue when I most need it. Mom is getting older now, too. Need I say more?

A beautiful piece of appreciation. ~r

OH, the Little Prince says everything soooo much better than I could--thank you for the quote. And...I, too, come here to immerse myself in the richness. I have grown so much and learned so much and been enriched so much...there are no words for that save...thank you. And you've even said that better than I could've.

We're lucky people, here on OS. I'm grateful I stumbled upon this little oasis, too!

I've missed your acerbic commentary and it's nice to see you back.

So wonderful to see you here, when ever you can be. Thank you for the appreciation and thank you for continuing to come back and share with us.

"So familiar writing in another voice, I fear my own floats away in the mist and I smile with an odd contentment."

I've often wondered what that is like...thank you for letting me know.

I appreciate anything you do. Keep doing what you do. R-

I love that quote it is perfect...I hope I find you each time you do come by.

the strange brew of emotion...it tastes so differently with every sip.

A caregiver of people and words, indeed. For sure, you are both. Nice to see you here as I inch back myself.

Rated for the sheer poetry of your title. And 'The Little Prince'!!

The Little Prince is my all-time favorite book! I give it to kids I like as a high school graduation present because it contains wisdom we all need to be out in the world. Rated.

Whoever you are, thank you.

RB, I came back by to get the quote from Saint-Exupery as it was in my mind again today. I saw my first comment and realized I didn't use the word acerbic as it was meant to be used. I should have said something along the lines of 'your insightful and pointed commentary', I apologize for not taking more time to express myself more appropriately. I've noticed your absence and am delighted to see you are able to come by and be part of OS now and then. Be well.

Ah, Linda. You are so strong, and also eloquent. I'm not here much these days either, so I know just what you mean. We actually read/teach The Little Prince in ninth grade at my high school. I remember seeing Saint-Exupery's grave or at least a plaque in the Rotunda in Paris. He certainly deserves the recognition. xxoo

Thanks, Joan. And for the writing that I come here for, too.

Keka, doesn't he? The growth part... oh, me, too - me, too!

Sparking... it's odd. Not bad, just odd. And you're welcome.

Dave, that's very mutual. Thanks for what YOU do!

Lunchlady, you teach so much. Always. Thank you.

Bethy, man oh man, did you hit THAT spot on!

Cartouche, thanks. You feed us so well, so consistently.

Dragonlady, you never fail to make me smile with your comments.

mginmn, it's true. funny where we find wisdom, isn't it?

Mark, I think I could feed off your comment alone for quite some time. Thank you for that. Powerful words, coming from you.

Kim, thank you. And you're welcome. You have a way of saying much in few words.

Gabby, you made me laugh. Short and to the point describes me well. In more ways than one. How nice of you to say you noticed, and how easily words elevate spirits. :)

FT, it's good to see you, no matter how often or infrequent. You are both of those, too, you knnow. You do know that, yes? I hope you do.

Excellent post. Well written.