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Elyse Rossler's avatar

You are one brave lady! Good for you. And escaping the WOKE culture of CA is a good thing for peace of mind and your sanity.

Hope you can endure French politics but sounds you are tucked away in the countryside with sane neighbors.

May everything you touch prosper.

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Thomas John's avatar

Wonderful story shared with us all - and woke and French politics is all you can mention. Sad.

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callajcorner's avatar

Merci!😘

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Derek Hanley's avatar

Congratulations on your great escape. California has lost its way from the glory days of prosperity and opportunity for most people. We are in a downward spiral of Wokism and Socialism that will take enormous efforts and time to reverse, if ever. Many are leaving California, probably, a lot of them are the best of us. Others, for a variety of reasons cannot leave. But it is Californians who continuously vote in super-majority socialist governments and, therefore, we reap what they sow. I am sure that France will treat you well, especially as you speak the language, in my experience there, that always goes over very well.

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callajcorner's avatar

Merci🇫🇷👍

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callajcorner's avatar

Merci!😉

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Glenn Dorfman's avatar

I had always felt fortunate for the opportunity to be a colleague and friend with Calla as docents at the SB courthouse. With her ever-present hat and stylish outback attire I always knew the visitors in her tour were in for a treat. Irene and I had the pleasure of visiting the Montecito cottage on one visit for Calla’s production of an authentic Swedish smorgasbord and later to celebrate her birthday with a performance by cellist John Sant’Ambrosio. Calla is a very talented writer among her many other pursuits and her charmed life is well deserved and obviously continues to this day. Felicitations Calla. Glenn Dorfman

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callajcorner's avatar

Glenn, So Lovely for you to remember me thus! Take care! Bisous, Calla

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Boubel Pamela's avatar

Beautiful story of ‘finding home’. May longevity bless you!

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callajcorner's avatar

Merci😘

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Christy Lozano's avatar

Beautiful story of the seasons of life, I pray you are very blessed in your new season. Great job walking in it!

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callajcorner's avatar

Merci Christy😘

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Diane Lee's avatar

Love to see pictures:)

Your husband is obviously looking out for you!

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callajcorner's avatar

I think he is😉

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Wally Hofmann's avatar

So blessed and taken by you sharing the intimate details of your life's journey. So sorry for your loss of a beloved 50-year partner.

At 67, I too can savor the simple pleasures of aging like fine burgundy wine. In September, my wife of 18 months and I will be in France to attend her daughter, Lauren's, graduation from fashion school.

We'd love to share a toast with you! If so inclined and our travel plans permit, please let us know at WallyandAngie@gmail.com

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callajcorner's avatar

Merci! It would be lovely to meet up here!😉🇫🇷

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