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Bill Diehl's avatar

Joyce this one is really special. It says so much about another time in the depression and the Catskills or as some have dubbed them “The Jewish Alps.” I’m not Jewish (Lutheran if you must know) but this story is so well done I have shared it with Jewish friends who I’m sure will love it. When the mood strikes do more like this. Kudos!

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Joyce Wadler's avatar

Thank you, Bill! And thank you for getting out the word on this column.

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Norma Bellino's avatar

Such a fabulous piece. I was able to picture every moment in your journey back in time.

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Sharon Daly's avatar

Beautiful story. Grew up 45 minutes away in the same years. On Sunday drives through Woodstock, Margaretville, Fleischmanns I imagined the lives of locals my age. And here you were.

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Tese Shekitka's avatar

Wonderful story and easy to picture the Catskills of our youth!

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Lucian K. Truscott IV's avatar

This is the best writing I've ever read by you. Go, go, go!

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Gioia's avatar

Love this piece! This is such rich material. I can't wait to read the novel. I hope there's a character named "Gussie," and at least one "tragedy."

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brooks mcewen's avatar

Loved this

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Michael Quint's avatar

incredibly evocative, joyce. just grand.

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