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Karen,

You are a woman of many amazing talents, with incredible stories to tell, about all your exciting adventures. I guess you could be called, "the Most interesting woman in the world", like that guy who used to do the Dos Equis beer commercials. Keep on keeping on.

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That's so funny, thank you. To tell you the truth, that isn't the first time someone has said that about me and considering how I have lived my life, I take it as the greatest compliment because what point is there to life if it isn't interesting!

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I love travel and seeing new everything. I find myself envious of your adventures!

Where are your children's books available? I would love to introduce them to my grandchildren.

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Sadly, they are all out of print now but people can still find online, just search for my name Karen Mezek, K. H. Mezek, or Karen Leimert or Karen Hunt, any of those names should bring up my books.

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Thank you for the enlightening snapshot of your life. Dreams and reality woven together into a beautiful mosaic of life.

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lovely reflections indeed fer a Sunday 'er any day... so enjoyed the yer illustrations an' the tribute ta yer ma, a stalwart explorer in her own right! Truly singular strikin' photos of incredible vistas few have seen and such wonderful experiences trekkin' the world...

I DO git not travelin' 'til yer kiddos were grown--same here! (mine ain't all grown yet but I never understood how folks kin just up & leave their young'uns fer long stretches...) ha, I wouldn't even use babysitters--only 2x in 23 years! One'a my fav-o-rite parts of travelin' in my 20's wuz that you could disappear...in a crowd, on a narrow little street, at some far-flung set'a ruins... today it'd be hard ta do that which is a mite sad...

That said, I'm sure more wonderful travels are in yer future! This quote here struck me given yer a natural born trail blazer (in many ways!)

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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It is indeed no longer possible to disappear anywhere in the world now, but there are still many places where most people don't go, off the beaten track. I loved Sucre because the travelers I ran into definitely were not your ordinary tourists; a lot of European young people who had taken off for a year of travel, some who had left high-paying jobs because they didn't satisfy them spiritually and they wanted more out of life than the corporate rate race. It was encouraging to see.

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I'll bet it was! Lovely ya find these hide-a-ways...

I hate "tourist traps" but relish seein' spaces & places that I'd read about so it's always 'bout balance. But yup, if only we could put on an invisibility cloak like in Harry Potter, right?

ALSO if what Sabrina Wallace & Dr. Ana Mihalcea say is kee-recht they kin track us without phones... by our own energy which is now part of the IEEE! (THIS can be dismantled but few outside'a these whistleblowin' laydees are sayin' the quite part out loud an' nobuddy with a huge platform is lettin' their trooths out...ain't gonna be Ron Johnson...sadly)

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Reading this was like going on a fantastic voyage. Thank you.

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So very much love your artwork and your travel stories. Thanks for sharing 😁

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Such a beautiful woman, your mother! Her peace radiates even in a photograph.

Thank you for this. These inspirational essays are an anchor in turbulent times.

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Yes, she was a beautiful and exceptional woman and mother. ❤️

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What a life you have led, Karen! And you are still young. You are a true artist in every way. Love your illustrations, paintings and writing. So full of life and beauty! Please do republish your children’s books!

Thank you for sharing. Much love-Chana

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Much love to you ❤️

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What a wonderful read. Karen, you truly inspire! 🙏🤍

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Thank you!

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This arrived at just the right time, Karen. Thank you for sharing your creations -- and their inspirations! I noted in particular the push-pull between retreating from the world to write and paint, and engaging in the world to experience all that you and the world have to teach. Since covid I've been struggling with that balance. It sounds like I'm not alone... xox

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So many people express this challenge since Covid days. It's nice to be comfortable with one's own company but also be able to enjoy others. It does seem like a bigger effort these days. I find when I travel, I meet people in so much more ping ways!.God Bless!

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Had no idea about Karen Hunt’s story! Truly fascinating! Will read her “essays” with a renewed appreciation - and share with my grandkids, especially one who is a traveler & another a writer with a great imagination.

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That's wonderful, I hope these stories can inspire you and your grandkids.

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Just sent your wonder essay to my 20 year old grandson who last I heard was in Thailand. He decided to delay college to travel by himself around the world. I smiled when I read how you like to “travel light”. He had his 20th birthday while he stayed with us a couple of weeks in Texas before departing for Australia. I tried to buy him clothes. He would have none of it! One pair of sneakers, one pair of jeans…..WOW! I admire your & his courage! We are such “sheeple”. Takes a special sense of adventure & confidence to approach “ the world” as you described!

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BTW, my husband & I lived in Scottsdale & recently moved to Texas to be close to kids & grandkids!! My ten year old granddaughter writes and illustrates her own books. She’s coming for dinner. Can’t wait to tell her about you & show her your art work. She has won some awards for her artwork! She’s a hard working little kid!

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Wow, you have spme awesome grandkids ❤️

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He sounds like my kind of grandson! Wonderful!

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