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Another highly relatable story, Stella. I know that feeling of almost but not quite there. Love these California scenes, very personal and different to what we usually see from there.

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Sep 24·edited Sep 24Liked by Stella Kalaw

you know how to get to carnegie hall, don't you? practice!

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2nd and 3d are for me the most spontaneous shots. Bit shadowy though

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Stella, your voice encourages me to keep practicing with self-kindness and gentleness that fuels my courage ("heart-age" "wholeheartedness"). Your words are helpful to me in the way oxygen and sunlight feed growing things. Thank you, truly.

My favorite photo is the last one. I'm fascinated by the Alternate Reality way of viewing people through the lens of the bubbles. Looking at the mother and child in the lower left corner next to the crisp graphic sign fragments: "Greatest Show Tell Earth" reveals a sharp contrast. Unlike a static billboard, human energy and aliveness is something Mysterious and Wonderful.

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I love this post!

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Sep 24Liked by Stella Kalaw

Love the photos- they’re so ebullient!

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Everything about this post was exactly what I needed to hear/read/see - thank you.

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