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Renata Goodridge's avatar

Thank you Danielle for sharing your Doc with everyone. He could be the best and the worst, making for a tumultuous relationship, yet his love for the natural world and his dogs bonded us in a way I never would have imagined, even after 20 years apart. Sail on Doc Burke, there are endless sea stories and birds over the horizon.

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Danielle van Dreunen's avatar

❤️

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Alex Jordan's avatar

Wow. This is out of sight good. A social history. One man’s story - as told by an ex wife. I felt no rancor in your words. Merely description. RIP Doc. I love his devotion to animals. We’re never just one thing.

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Danielle van Dreunen's avatar

Thank you. True—no rancor. Honesty though. And, you are so right: we are never just one thing!

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Michelle Paquin's avatar

Danielle - this is so well-written and describes Doc for who he was; a complex, interesting character who certainly brought a different perspective to those with whom he interacted. I hope his soul is soaring with the birds that he loved.

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Danielle van Dreunen's avatar

Thank you!

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Ara's avatar

A very well-written piece Danielle, honest and rich.

I'm sorry to hear that even the last visit was filled with anger and control. You did what you needed to do. Blessings.

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Danielle van Dreunen's avatar

Thank you. I hope he is at peace.

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