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Carol Blasberg's avatar

We love it that you keep coming back! Your kiddos love it too💕

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Derek C. Blasberg's avatar

You’re the best, Mom! ❤️

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Virginia's avatar

Loved this family tale! Bravo.

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Derek C. Blasberg's avatar

I’ve got range

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Michele Bowman's avatar

With all the chaos and turmoil in the world, reading "And Another Thing" makes me smile and happy! The wonderful pics of the family are an added bonus!

xoxo, Michele

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Derek C. Blasberg's avatar

I agree with you—these kids are a reminder to block out the chaos sometimes! Thank you for reading, Michele ❤️

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Brandy Geers's avatar

Spent nearly every summer weekend at The Lake and currently vacationing on Table Rock in Branson! Fashion is fabulous and fantasy but you also gotta keep it real!

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Derek C. Blasberg's avatar

That reminds me of this F Scott Fitzgerald quote: “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function."

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Brandy Geers's avatar

So relevant and so true. I wish more people felt that now.

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Lil Menefee's avatar

Wonderful photos 🤩. Making the Ozarks look real sexy 💓

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Jon's avatar

Derek, you don't spend enough time back in STL. Jelly sandals and Converse have continued to be trendy here for the past 20 years. You don't think Nick knows fashion???

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Derek C. Blasberg's avatar

Ha, you’re right! Nick is my muse

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Samantha Boardman's avatar

I love this so much. Sunshine is a substack xo

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Derek C. Blasberg's avatar

Should we bring Aby next summer? HI SAM, THANK YOU FOR READING!

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Sheron McRoberts's avatar

Oh Derek I just love your visits to the Lakeisnis such an important part of the Blasberg life story!

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Derek C. Blasberg's avatar

You can take the boy of the Lake, but not the Lake out of the boy…

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Gillian Laub's avatar

Awwww sweet:)

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Derek C. Blasberg's avatar

Wanna come next summer? There’s enough material for a new book, for sure… :)

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Karla Welch's avatar

The truth about fishing is that it’s never about catching fish ❤️. Love this story Derek / I also go to my hometown dentist and am currently burnt and wiped and excited to do it again tmrw on my lake in Canada. X

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Derek C. Blasberg's avatar

You’re absolutely right, Karla. ❤️ Send me pics from Canada! (And promise me you’ll come back, OK?)

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anne keating's avatar

Great memories passed to the next generation. So great!

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Derek C. Blasberg's avatar

You can take the boy out of the Lake… :)

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Samantha Hahn's avatar

So sweet. Nice to see you in this context.

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Elizabeth  Dziedzic's avatar

Your words and images from Paris to the Ozarks are pure enchantment. I’m struck by how much love exudes from every corner. The way you write feels like a conversation with a dear friend. Thank you for sharing your world —It’s a joy to follow along!

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Peggy Furlong's avatar

I laughed out loud at the loss of the fishing equipment. You are so relatable. Don’t ever change.

Looking forward to revisiting the Lake and checking out Margaritaville.

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Lily's avatar

This brings me joy! Thanks for sharing.

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