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A lovely story, Alice. I remember it from class. Beautifully told.

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Keep the bag.... and the husband.

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Thank you for this beautiful story. What a delightful way to start my Sunday.

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Beautiful love story, Alice. Thank you

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Ahhh...your story reminds me of a pair of hand-made leather shoes I bought just past the Ponte Vecchio over twenty years ago. They're still in my closet - only worn on the most special of occasions. What is it about Italy and things we can touch? Handbags, ties, shoes, and cars just to name a few. Italian design and craftsmanship is something special and I thank you for triggering those happy reflections. I no longer have the wife, but the shoes and I will never part.

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I love this so much. :) Thank you.

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I still treasure the Florentine leather change purse my aunt and uncle brought back for me in the early fifties. I thought it was such an elegant grown-up gift.

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Lovely story, Alice.💕Keep laughing!Jonathan has a great laugh 😆

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Even the simplest of items can hold a trove of meaning and memories. I've been "lightening my load" for a few years now and only a few things do I regret letting go of. Ah, but this red bag, this is a keeper!

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