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Feb 20Liked by Heather Brebaugh

What a wonderful positive way to start a day!!

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Going to Balboa was one of the highlights of my visit to San Diego several years ago.

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Feb 20Liked by Heather Brebaugh

In the photo of the dogs, see the expression on the white dog's face? That is just how I feel every time I read the Kindness Magnet. Thank you, Heather for a fine start to my morning.

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The whole experience was astounding.

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Feb 20Liked by Heather Brebaugh

I have always found dog lovers to be kind people.

You live in such a beautiful part of the country. I have been to the San Diego Zoo and would love to go back and tour the rest of Balboa Park. I had no idea how large it really is!

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Sounds beautiful. Glad you met a helpful guide. Not surprised that you attract them into your life. 🥰❤️

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You keep adding things to my bucket list and Balboa park sounds like a must. I knew they were shiba-inus before you divulged as we have a few in the neighborhood, and anyway dogs are me. But I like "what goes around comes around," as my dad would say. YOu had some wonderful help getting to your destination and then you helped someone getting on the bus. Love when it comes around full circle.

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Feb 20Liked by Heather Brebaugh

That train photo in the beginning looks like a journey I want to take. I'd love to do a train journey but I don't know if dogs are allowed 😁

What a cute story about those puppers. Shiba Inu are so frigging cute.

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Feb 21Liked by Heather Brebaugh

I've been to Balboa Park a couple of times - but years ago. I'd love to go back - sounds like I missed some special features.

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Feb 21Liked by Heather Brebaugh

Forgetting to take a picture of a treasured interaction is always a good sign. If we find ourselves so deeply in the moment, it means we're giving our full attention to it. How delightful that you had such an interesting and generous tour guide, Heather!

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I really would've loved to have seen a pic of Cliff and his furbabies. But the pic you posted will do. Those dogs are so dang cute. Also, that coastal train looks fun! Was the view amazing? I've never been on a train, but I'd love to try it. Espesh Amtrak. We, too, have a Japanese Friendship Garden here in Phoenix, AZ in partnership with Yokohama. We visited it for the FIRST time ever last year when my Aunty (Dad's half-sister) came to visit. She's half Japanese. It definitely wasn't as big as this one, but it was still beautiful. A garden in the city.

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Feb 21Liked by Heather Brebaugh

Spent most of my 20th anniversary in Balboa Park - loved the Japanese garden, museums and the zoo!

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Any friend of the white dog on the right is a friend of mine!

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Feb 23Liked by Heather Brebaugh

Kind people and dogs are almost everywhere. It’s just splendid to see them lifted up where everyone can see them. Thank you, Heather, for doing the heavy lifting.

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