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February flowers

plant hope --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:27, 14 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Gerda. That is kind. You really are so kind and good. User:Kafka Liz ^Your wife is less than no one 16:59, 14 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

blushing a bit - I heard good music today, BWV 159 --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:14, 14 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I will look that up to listen to. I’ll also try to find something nice to send you in return. Thank you again for your kindness; today has been pretty dark otherwise. User:Kafka Liz ^Your wife is less than no one 17:18, 14 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Precious anniversary

Precious

Eight years!

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:51, 30 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Gerda. This is so kind. User:Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 18:30, 4 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

... a good habit, start the morning with remembering thankfulness ... - I came to thank you for what you said to SlimVirgin! I had a pleasantly busy weekend so missed it then. - I found amazing how she redecorated her talk and user page, as kind of telling us how to think of her, and what matters. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:52, 17 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

She was an amazing woman. I may not be be here much an longer, but I had respect for her beyond words. User:Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 02:57, 20 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Stopping by ...

... to wish you a happy fourth! Good to see you floating by on my watchlist. Hope all is well. Best, Victoria (tk) 23:17, 4 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Vic! I don’t know how much I’m actually “back”, but I have been editing a bit, and as long as it stays fun, I’m in. User:Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 16:48, 5 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Liz!

Nice to see your talk page pop up in my watchlist. Hope you and yours are safe and healthy during these times. --Kansas Bear (talk) 17:15, 5 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

It’s been a journey, KB! My family is in some poor health, and while COVID is not responsible for that, it has made travelling to help them quite difficult. Hope things are better with you. User:Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 23:15, 5 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I moved(still in Kansas) and found a better paying job. My kids and grandkids are doing well. Hope your family's health situation improves. Take care!--Kansas Bear (talk) 00:09, 6 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I moved too… but where is probably obvious. Thank you for your kind note! User:Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 23:13, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Darkest before dawn and all that

Stay hydrated, 1000mg of C three times a day. Horrible stuff now, but you have a long way to go after the present becomes the tolerable past. Randy Kryn (talk) 04:21, 9 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I’m doing my best. User:Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 02:57, 10 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Randy, thank you for posting, and for better or worse, that is alas how life works. Things were touch and go earlier in the week, but there has been some ruling out, and it looks like there will be more good years for Liz's mam. Ceoil (talk) 03:41, 11 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your best seems quite considerable. Good, and glad your mom (and Ceoil, your mom-in-law) is doing better. Randy Kryn (talk) 02:13, 15 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Randy. It never quite feels like enough, but at least there is light at the end of the tunnel. User:Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 02:23, 15 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

/Risker sends some big hugs and cups of tea to the Kafka Liz family. Risker (talk) 03:04, 15 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Risker! I’m so burnt out at the moment, but it is getting better. User:Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 03:14, 15 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Haven't logged in for a week or more and just saw this. So sorry KL to hear. As Risker says, sending big hugs, tea, chocolate, and all other comforting things. Please let me know if there's anything I can help with. Victoria (tk) 20:29, 15 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Vic… I really wish there was. Things are looking bad again, though hopefully that is temporary. User:Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 01:51, 18 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, that's not good. I'm thinking of you and if you want to chat or to vent, please don't hesitate. Dealing with ill family members is beyond stressful, it's just hell, to be honest. Sending good thoughts and wishes for a turn for the better. Victoria (tk) 16:59, 18 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

September songs

Thanking of you - little can I do but at least offer some healthy fruit and beauty and songs. Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:07, 21 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you both. I’m so worn out right now. User:Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 04:10, 26 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oh who ho oh ho

This classic by Erasure perfectly expresses the lonyless of when you have to be with parents far away.[1]. I don't care that's its slightly kitsch, it perfectly expresses how much you are missed, by me, and the bastard Kitty. Ceoil (talk) 04:33, 31 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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Happy Christmas!

		Season's Greetings
		Wishing everybody a Happy Holiday Season, and all best wishes for the New Year! Adoration of the Kings (Bramantino) is my Wiki-Christmas card to all for this year. Johnbod (talk) 14:50, 22 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Many thanks, JB, after a truly dreadful year. User:Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 04:57, 8 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Holidays

	Season's greetings!
	I hope this holiday season is safe, festive and fulfilling and filled with love and kindness, and that 2022 will be safe, healthy, successful and rewarding...keep hope alive....Modernist (talk) 18:04, 24 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Modernist, thank you as always. Things are very rough here at the moment, and I also have Covid. Best wishes for the New Year. User:Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 04:59, 8 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Holidays

	Nollaig shona duit
	To Liz, wising you and yours the very best for the holiday season and new year. Ceoil (talk) 20:31, 24 December 2021 (UTC))[reply]

Tune

I know ye yanks are proud of placing a man on the moon back in 1969, but us british isles folks put freddie mercury on the live aid stage in '85 for 30 odd glorious moments[2]. ipso facto the wedding present are better than early pixies. This is a matter we are willing to go to war over and ye have been telt. Ceoil (talk) 15:05, 23 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

[3] User:Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 18:16, 22 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Precious

Nine years!

Precious anniversary

I understand that your parents are sick? That must be tough. Hard to keep singing in hard times, but I'll keep it up as long as I can. Prayer for Ukraine --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:56, 30 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Gerda. My mother died two weeks ago. User:Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 04:28, 1 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I am so sorry to hear that, wish I could hug you! - music and flowers instead - my mother also died in a March, and lives on in the little flowers she loved and taught me to love, and many songs --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:51, 1 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, Liz, I'm so sorry to read this news. Big (virtual) hugs from me too. Sympathy and condolences to all the members of the KL & Ceoil families. You've had a long hard time of it - give yourself time to grieve. Thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way. Victoria (tk) 18:26, 2 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

My sincerest condolences, Liz. Take care. --Kansas Bear (talk) 20:08, 2 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Just wanted to thank you all for your kind words. Things are pretty tough at the moment. I feel very lost. Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 10:06, 7 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

  Please don't hesitate to reach out, whenever, where ever. Friends are friends, in good times and bad! Plus, ping. Victoria (tk) 20:30, 9 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

April songs

little flowers, thinking of you, and perhaps you like the video of Pink Floyd given to me (my talk)! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:12, 9 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

new: blossoming cherry trees --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:40, 13 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

new: dance and singing, peace doves and icecream - perhaps something for you --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:37, 23 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Very sorry for your news....all of my best wishes...Modernist (talk) 13:41, 10 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

  Thank you, Modernist, and also thanks to Victoria and Gerda. I’ve been doing very poorly - this was something of a shock, despite knowing she was ill. My mom had been in and out of hospitals and nursing homes for about six months. In that time, the cancer she had was not treated and so metactacised. We thought she could start treatment again once she was home, but it was too late. Every day Iwonder if what I decided was right. Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 02:49, 26 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

  Those are such difficult decisions and there's never any guarantee with the outcomes. I can't say don't beat yourself up, because I'd be doing the same. Still, try not to. Sending big hugs. Victoria (tk) 21:20, 26 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

  thank you, Victoria, you phrased so well what I felt but didn't know how to say --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:25, 27 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

  Also thanks to Kansas Bear. I’m sorry - still very much a wreck. Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 02:53, 26 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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Happy Holidays

	Season's greetings!
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Tatars

Hello, image of Tatars page looks like very old and not very aesthetic to represent something. I believe my edit was better. Please reconsider it to use again. If you want to undo my edit, can you at least change with something new or looking better? Volgabulgari (talk) 00:34, 8 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I like both images, personally, and I thought the older image was preferable in that it showed both men and women in traditional costume. I will see if I can find something else, though, and we can talk about it. Thanks, Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 10:49, 8 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hello

March songs

my women's day story

I wanted to come over on women's day just to say hello, and how are you, but was too busy. How are you? -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:04, 10 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

sharing impressions from vacation on Madeira 20-30 March, pics now at 24 Mar from the peaks, and the last of that day almost looks like your icon ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:19, 31 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Always precious

Ten years ago, you were found precious. That's what you are, always. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:37, 30 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for this, Gerda. I’m not here much at all anymore, so coming back to something like this is lovely. Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 14:31, 2 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Good to hear your voice! My choir celebrated 50 years today - more on my talk, and I'll upload at least one pic on my talk shortly. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:35, 2 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Do! That is lovely to hear! I celebrated a 50th just last year ;) Kafka Liz ^A girl is no one 23:22, 2 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

September songs

my story today

Thank you, and belated congratulations for your birthday! - Thank you for your share of Crucifixion and Last Judgement diptych, pictured on the Main page today. The last biography that I improved (because she died) was Margherita Rinaldi. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:11, 14 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Today I remember Raymond Arritt, who still helps me, five years after he died, per what he said in my darkest time on Wikipedia (placed in my edit-notice as a reminder), and by teh rulez. - Latest pics from a weekend in Berlin (one more day to come). --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:49, 19 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Well, there's a reason for that

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