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Wen Mann's avatar

Hal- you are still a minister-your honesty and loving musings always touch my soul.

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Hal Walker's avatar

Thank you Sister. H

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Shaz's avatar

sending condolences for losing three important people in your life in one week 🙏. life is indeed precious

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Hal Walker's avatar

Thank you, Shaz. H

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Amy Sheon's avatar

Oh Hal-I’m so sorry that you had a heap of terrible losses. Peter Amidon changed my life when I spent a week at the Harmony of Song and Dance camp that he and Mary Alice founded in 2011. I feel like everyone whose life he touched is one family so you are now my family. With gratitude for your beautiful tributes.

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Hal Walker's avatar

Hello Family! Harmony of Song and Dance camp sounds wonderful.

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Emily Hope's avatar

A new spoken word piece at just the right time, wow. I’ve had a horrible night of painsomnia, as well as being in process of mourning my mother, who passed about a month ago.

You feel like dear friend, Hal. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us. ❤️✨

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Hal Walker's avatar

Thank you, Friend Emily. I'm so sorry to hear of the painsomnia and the loss of your mother. Sending blessings. H

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Mary Ellen Neitz's avatar

It’s sad that you have regrets but by nudging us maybe a few will speak up to those who mentored and loved them.

Get those warm clothes out.Autumn is season of change!

Love and respect you!

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Annette Dowling's avatar

Beautiful words of love and admiration. I feel their spirits were smiling. Live you, my friend

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Hal Walker's avatar

Thank you, friend. I hope to see you tomorrow at meeting. H

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Ginny Horvath's avatar

Thank you, dear Hal. I feel so cold these days too--not ready for the change in seasons. But your podcast warmed me in many ways. Bundle up, and know that even from a distance, you make a difference. ♥️ 🍂🍁

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Hal Walker's avatar

Hi Ginny. Thanks so much for commenting. I love the idea that this post is somehow spreading warmth. It's good to see you at the market. ❤️H

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Carol  Comstock's avatar

I read your words, knowing I’d rather hear your voice (but I can imagine it…and it is a lovely voice.) A voice of love and kindness that I remember so fondly from Summer Institute. I was in a hurry, so I read your words. I still was deeply moved. I send my return thoughts of loving kindness & gratitude to you, Hal. I also continue to create art, as best I can, despite a chronic pain syndrome. Through doing the best we can, may we be content with the joy & creativity alive in us. Time is an illusion, and your words of gratitude for the people you lost still have been received. I trust & believe this to be true. Namaste, dear one.

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Betsy Zajko's avatar

Oh Terry, I will always remember visiting his studio at KSU. And dear dear Deborah...my heart goes out.

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Fritz's avatar

Hal, I'm so sorry for your recent losses. I understand how important these people were in your journey.

We're all here for only a short while, then we're gone from this life.

My thoughts are with you in your sadness.

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Loretta C Roberto's avatar

Hello Hal:

I just want to extend my condolences for your losses. Yes, we are all just here temporarily. I also think it’s lovely that you extended your love and appreciation to your mother. Someone who is still with you today.

Thank you for sharing a piece of your life and for just being you.

Sincerely,

Loretta

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Benjie Messer's avatar

Hal, it's Benjie here. I also never met Peter Amidon, but relied heavily on his books of dances and games when I was teaching, and always felt very grateful to him for creating them.

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