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More Notes from the Bookworm’s Typewriter
The response from readers to last week’s column filled with notes from a public Remington typewriter in Mrs. Figs’ Bookworm in Camarillo was so profuse and positive, an encore of more messages in the bottle from bookstore patrons seems merited.
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“If you haven’t noticed already, its hard to use a ty-pewriter. YOUL write a lot of jum bles before it wo-rks out. But somehow, i am ok with that.”
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“I do like the carriage return. It reminds me of the slot pull handles in Vegas.”
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“Life. Give it a whirl! Love Yourself Forever. Peace love and happiness”
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“Give of yourself. the results may surprise you.”
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“Letters – Seconds / Words – Minutes / Sentences – Hours / Paragraphs – Weeks / Chapters – Months / Essays – Years / Novels – Decades / Series – Centuries / The written/typed word – Timeless”
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“Please be kind to everyone you meet. You don’t know what kind of day they are having.”
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“PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
“It is a very challenging disability. It is a very misunderstood disability. It is a very illusive disability. Not visible except through behaviors and how I physically am affected.
“Some of my behaviors while triggered can easily be mistaken as those of a person who has poor social skills and graces, some people have mistaken my being triggered as being drunk.
“Seldom is there someone who truly recognizes that I am deeply in pain emotionally and to avoid judgment or condemnation, but to say to me they see I am struggling, and ask me if I need assistance, and if so, what they can do.
“For the general public: The smallest acts of respect can make a world of difference.”
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“have hope and smile”
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“Note to self. When the ink on this typewriter seems to have run out, before asking Mrs. Figs for a new ink ribbon, first check the right side of the typewriter where the tab with three colors is, and ensure it is NOT set on white or red.
For those not familiar with the term “ink ribbon”, that is the precursor to things like “toner” and “ink cartridges”.
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“Is the ink in this fading? Do we need more toner? A new ink cartridge is needed for this ; ) ”
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“dude be nice”
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“How you treat those in need reflects your true colors.”
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“I had a trip on the Amtrak train from Camarillo to San Francisco; it reminded me of those old black & white movies and TV shows where train was the main source of transportation.”
(The note writer’s train of thought continues on for quite a while.)
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“dreams and dedication are a powerful combination.”
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“I am blessed with many friends, but my dogs are just as dear. Dogs give and give and give long past common sense. They believe in us long before we might believe in ourselves as children. ADOPT IF YOU CAN. Blessings to you.”
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“Love Molecules
“I miss the molecules that make / up our friendship and the tiny / space between our heartbeats / when we hug.”
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“This is a magical place! Filled with magical stories and people. xo”
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“annabelle loves the bookworm the bookworm is amazing reading is fun the bookworm is the best”
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“go outside instead of going on an ipad. and read a book.”
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Woody Woodburn writes a weekly column for The Ventura County Star and can be contacted at WoodyWriter@gmail.com.
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