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Congratulations!🎉

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Thank you, John!

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Wow! A whole year. Congrats to you, Barbara! Well done! It tickles my heart that I can be a small part in you living your dream as an artist.

I too believe there will come a time when we don't have to even use that word "money." I have a difficult time with it, as well. I think it's because it's so unnatural. It does not grow on trees (isn't that a ridiculous saying.) In fact, we kill the trees to make it! So bizarre!

We shall carry on, with hopes and dreams of a world where we can truly have a symbiotic relationship with mother earth.

Keep writing my dear friend. I do so enjoy your words. 💕

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Tina! You’ve been on my mind, my friend. So well said and yes, what a ridiculous saying. 🙄 Please send me your address so I can send your lil gift! Thank you SO MUCH for your support! 🐻💗🧚‍♀️

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Congratulations on hitting the one year mark! Mine is coming up at the end of this month. I’m so thankful to have found your writing and to make a small connection with you. ♥️

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Thank you, Heather! And congrats in advance to you!! xoxo

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Happy Anniversary, Barbara!! You are such a great storyteller, I enjoy your stories immensely.💜Your small potatoes look delicious. How about my mini cucumbers? All we need is mayo and spices and we've got a small potato salad! https://ibb.co/8Pj3WxN

The Turtle is my spirit animal! He came into my life with unexpectedly and made a splash! I could not imagine my life without him.

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Thank you, sweetie! OMG that cucumber!! :) Potato salad sounds so good. And I love that we're Turtle totem sisters! 🐢🐢 XO

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Happy Substack Anniversary, Barbara! It’s a tribute to your dedication! All the best and hopes for another thoughtful year...

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Thanks, Bon! Here's hoping the inspiration continues. xoxo

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We Thank YOU for the past year!!!! Your stories have given us a sense of peace and serenity in a chaotic time. We love you SO xoxoxox

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Awwww, thank you, Jamie luv! I so appreciate you! 💗💗💗

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WEll, I'll be_---if that plate isn't Franciscan ware and the pattern is prairie rose (which is the state flower of Nokata) and my homestate. I have a few pieces of it then switched to the apple pattern, what a muddle---so now just content with what I can keep family from breaking---do you have a complete set, out of curiosity?

Happy Anni. as well! Look for mail soonish......celebrate!

Jeanne

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Desert Rose! I kept most of it when I moved. I love it. I have a weird thing for dishes and it was one of the hardest things for me to pare down when I moved. The artist in me comes out when I have a meal. I.e. tomato soup will usually go in a green bowl...

I had a little "incident" on Saturday and a plant that was vining behind a shelf over my stove got caught on the door when I opened it and glassware (including the sweet little Desert Rose creamer, my mother's beautiful wine glass, and some other treasures went flying and crashed to the floor in a million tiny shards. Holy moly! It was intense. But, I managed not to get cut and cleaned it all up. They're only things.

OMG I just got the Franciscan reference! What state is that?? xo

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Happy Anniversary Barbara, from another small potato (mmmm, potato!) xx

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Thanks, Natalie! Hee hee..🥔🥔 xo

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Congrats!

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Thanks, MJ! xo

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Happy Birthday Barbara!!! It's raining here in Ontario, so good chances I'll see a turtle or two. I'll say hello for, or should I say to, you!

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Thanks, Roman! Not my birthday, but my one-year Substack anniversary! :) Hope you see lots of Turtles! Raining here, as well. Good writing day... :)

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Oh man, I'm sorry Barbara, I saw "Happy Birthday" and got all excited. You know, it'll be my substack bday in about 2 weeks!

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No worries, Roman! The cupcake and candle threw some people off. :) Congrats to you for all of your hard work!

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Oh, yayyy, Gaby!! Keep me posted, please, so I can subscribe. I miss you too, neighbor. 💗

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Done! xo

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