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Wendy Posselt's avatar

I’m hoping to pre-order your newest book on unlikely mentors. And I’m hoping you’re finding some scraps of time to work on the sequel to Scavengers. I know, I’m greedy.

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Michael Perry's avatar

Makin' progress on both!!

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ross REISHUS's avatar

Home grown oats make the eggs and chickens taste better. Sometimes learning how is the only reason you need.

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glen grady's avatar

Great to hear that Tom is still with us- I caught the Michael Perry bug kind of late in your career maybe 22 years ago or so, somewhere around or between Coop and Visiting Tom. Thankfully no one has come up with a cure for this ailment yet- probably never will find one in my lifetime- I hope, anyway.

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Michael Perry's avatar

Thank you. I'm grateful for every reader.

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Pat Murphy's avatar

I tried using a scythe once, it was a disaster. I found that to be proficient at it, you have to be taught the intricacies of it by a real master of the art - a farmer.

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Michael Perry's avatar

Yah, there's a subtlety to it. I got better, but can't say I mastered it.

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Marty Baxter's avatar

Two things; You're the only "farmer" I have ever heard make cutting oats sound romantic! And I'm glad you said no to Oprah! Tell Tom we are all thinking of him.

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Michael Perry's avatar

Will do! Oprah doin' fine without me.

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Charlotte Benetti's avatar

Brings back memories of my dad and his tales. Hits the heart.

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Michael Perry's avatar

Oh, thank you. It's nice to make these connections.

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Carol's avatar

Enjoyable piece and nice to hear about Tom.

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Michael Perry's avatar

Thank you!

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