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Sacred Hunter's avatar

Wow, Jesse. That is one beautiful piece of prose. Your description and elegant phrases are spellbinding. It really did feel as though I had stepped out from behind my coffee table and was walking behind you sharing all of the beauty and solitude that you described. I would look forward to meeting you.

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Jesse C. McEntee's avatar

Likewise, Bradley! Thank you for reading and your kind compliment.

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John Gonter's avatar

Only one place in VT where that could be, I think. And it's OUT THERE. I only visited a few times. More moose than deer. More grouse than people..a lot more.

Creative and inspiring post.

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Jesse C. McEntee's avatar

Thank you, John. That's awesome you know where this is, and you describe it perfectly!

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Kyle Shepard's avatar

“Fuck the Doppler.” Haha loved every bit of this one. Not much is needed to live fully. Your writing demonstrates that beautifully.

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Jesse C. McEntee's avatar

Thank you, Kyle. That Doppler is a plan killer!

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Erin Miller's avatar

Some of your most stunning writing yet. It reads like the setup to a Shackleton-level saga... was it a peaceful night under the stars or a midnight mountain lion standoff? So, so good.

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Jesse C. McEntee's avatar

Thank you, Erin. So uplifting to hear a compliment like that from you, a writer I admire. Thanks for reading.

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Shelby King's avatar

Jesse, thank you. Your writing provokes primordial urges to seek places where time is irrelevant. What a gift to awaken the sensory acuity found in nature. I clearly imagined it all with ease.

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Jesse C. McEntee's avatar

Thank you, Shelby; I really appreciate your comment. Creating that sense of timelessness is a challenge.

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John Gonter's avatar

"People wish to be settled; only as far as they are unsettled is there any hope for them." - R.W. Emerson

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Jesse C. McEntee's avatar

Such an excellent quote, John. Thank you for sharing it.

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Eddie's avatar

Loved this one. Strong voice and great description.

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Jesse C. McEntee's avatar

Thanks, Eddie

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Lou Tamposi's avatar

Great stuff, Jesse.

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Jesse C. McEntee's avatar

Thanks, Lou!

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Robert Greenwood's avatar

Well presented. Enjoyed reading this one. Don't even have to close my eyes to picture it. Thanks.

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Jesse C. McEntee's avatar

Robert- Much appreciation for your compliment here.

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