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Around the Campfire

John Roedel, Michelle Francois-Walsh
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Welcome all seekers and travelers! Welcome to my little campfire. Grab a chair and make a S'more. I know it can be so cold out there in the wild. You are safe here. Can I share a story with you? It's all about how fear is no match for love.

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    Poet. Comedian. Writer. Teacher. Speaker. Terrible Dancer.

  • Michelle Francois-Walsh

    As a young girl, I consistently had these words written on my report card: talks A LOT. I am a wife, mama to five amazing daughters, and Community Builder. When I am not teaching or writing, you can find me singing off key at red lights.

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