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Feb 13Liked by Amie McGraham

Hi Amie! I so look forward to your posts showing up in my in box. They always make me feel like I'm in a dream watching a story play out. This week you've inspired me to make the maple syrup pie as mini pies for my older neighbors. They'll enjoy the sweet treat! Happy Valentine's Day!

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Oh, what a beautiful story, Amie! That 'I love you' gave me goosepimples!

Delicious writing, as always. ❤️

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It is so beautiful that you have these stories from your mother. Such an amazing connection to her. <3

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Feb 13Liked by Amie McGraham

Love the photo!

I look forward to trying both pies. The Quebec sugar pie reminds me a little of sugar cream pie -- a Hoosier tradition.

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Who wouldn't fall in love with Carol! thanks for the share.

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Feb 13Liked by Amie McGraham

Very sweet. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!😍💚

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Heart ❤️ To ❤️ Heart ❤️ so sweet!!

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Feb 14·edited Feb 14Liked by Amie McGraham

Your mother's story of first breathless, wordless love is stirring--weren't we all there once? A perfect Valentine's Day story, and the sweetie pie (s) sound so simple, you wonder if they'd work--but I know they would. I can't decide which one to make... Happy Valentine's Day, Amie!💕

P.S.: That photo of you and your mom is precious!

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Oh, baby Amie💗 can tender things survive ~ that is the question ~ so

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I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! Goosebumps and tears. Beautiful, simple, perfect young love.

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Feb 13Liked by Amie McGraham

Cool story!!

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Oh I haven’t had a sugar pie since I was a kid. I’ll definitely try these. I worked in a pie shop and learned quite a bit about homemade pies. I alwaysenjiy adding to my pie recipes at home

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Feb 13Liked by Amie McGraham

Perfect story of first love!

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Feb 13Liked by Amie McGraham

Sweetest photo of you and your mom!

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What a beautiful story! It brought me back to high school and all that energy of being a teenager. I’ve never made a pie but your recipe sounds amazing - I’m inspired!

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So sweet, figuratively and literally, I smiled while reading . I just love your mom's illustrations and the photo of you two, too.

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