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Galina AP's avatar

Beautifully written Emma, friendship, nature & muscle memory. I am reading an advance copy of Bonnie Tsui “On Muscle” & think you will very much enjoy reading it too. Happy Easter 🐣

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Emma Rowley's avatar

I'll look it up - thanks Galina, and you! 🐰

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Galina AP's avatar

Thank you Emma

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Alwyn Evans's avatar

This really rings a bell - do you remember the ‘bell-note’ which you heard when all eight oars hit the water in unison, and suddenly the boat seemed to be flying, and with no effort? Thanks Emma for bringing it back to mind. 60 years since I last rowed, but never forgot that perfect ‘bong’

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Emma Rowley's avatar

Yes with that lifting feeling where you suddenly *move*. Perfect!

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Helena's avatar

Beautifully written

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Jeananne's avatar

Such a beautiful read

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