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Wonderful post Sue. I'm with you all the way on what you say about supporting one-another. Taking a minute to tell someone you like their sweater or introducing yourself after being neighbors for years and never having gotten to know each other, can be brave for some of us. But, I say give it a whirl and see how it goes. You may find that they welcome a bit of an opening. If not, chalk it up to exercise for you next moment of bravery. And feeding the good wolf! :-)

Perfect shot of your kitty admiring your drawings! I must tell you that I received my pair of 'Bookstore Cat' mugs this week and I LOVE LOVE LOVE them! They are meant to be early shopping for my Christmas list. But, I can see, I need some of these for me, too! :-) Anyone looking for a gift for a friend who likes books, cats and a mug of tea or coffee - this mug absolutely will give them a smile!

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Oh!!! Thank you for your wonderful comment!!! I've done a screenshot of it to save for rereading on any dark days. Thank you a thousand times for it!! And it delighted me and made me smile to read that you liked the bookstore cat mugs so much that you may get some for yourself too!!!! Ahhh thank you dear heart from the depths of mine.

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You are so uplifting... as we all struggle through this, your talent beams such a bright and positive light. Thank you.

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I'm glad to help even a little - your comments and posts certainly help me! We're in this together and we need each other!! 💙💙💙💙

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Art gives life meaning and hope in the worst of times. Here's to more art and a saner world!

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Yes!!!!! Heres to more art and love and sanity!!! Hear hear!!!!! 💚💚💚💚💚

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Sue, this is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this thoughtful message and the lovely blue kittiesl. 😺 The pages from your book are also poignant and much needed reminders. ❤️ You are the spark of joy in my day today! Sending much love and big hugs to you and your partner, from my husband Fred and I both. 💙🤗🥰💙 All the best~

P.S. A big yes to more books and artwork!! Best coping skills ever, lol 📚 🎨 😁 ☮️

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I'm honored to have been a spark of joy for you today!!! Thank you and Fred so much for the love!!! Both my wife @J. L. Sullens and I send you both huge hugs and lots of love in return!!!! Thank you for your kindness!! I'm saving your comment specially…🤗💚💚💚💚💚

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Reading this while drinking from my goodness mug.

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Oh thank you so much!!! Keep drinking the goodness 💚💙💚💙

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I've been so touched this week by how our online communities are reaching out to comfort and support one another. My friend Harry had these wise words when the news came out. (He works as a case manager for seniors in need of services.)

"I'm more disappointed that apparently we are not such a progressive country after all. Ignorance and bigotry and greed still rule at the end of the day. But it doesn't change who I am and my values"

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I agree 💯 with Harry!! So many people being ignorant, racist, misogynistic, greedy, bigoted liars is unfortunate and harmful to all of us - but I personally do not have to be like them!!! In fact the best revenge is to *not* be like that!!!

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Hug received. Sending back heaps of hugs and best wishes. 🤗🤗

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💚💚💚🤗🤗💚💚💚

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Beautiful. Just what I needed to see today. Thank you for sharing your gifts! 💖

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I'm glad I could give you something you needed. Thank you for your kind comment- that's what I needed! 💚💚

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Such wise words from you and Dr. Bob. Take care, Sue!

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And thank you so much!! I wish for you a comfortable day 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

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You are a very strong and caring human being. And I enjoy reading all of your posts.

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Oh thank you so much for reading! And thank you for your kind comments!! That helps me do much!! 💚💙💚💙💚💙

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Sue, you know how much I love you and Judy. This morning I woke up late, didn't want to get out of bed and started crying about the future. When I finally got up. I read a.m. sketching and your goddaughter's link. Very special! Just what I needed!!

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We both love you so much Beverly!!! We've shed quite a few tears too - and have decided to defiantly, in revenge, to go on and live well!! We're in this together and we will help each other through !! Glad my post helped you! Your comment certainly helped us!!! Love you so much!!!! 💚💙💚💙💚💙

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Many thanks.

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You're so welcome!! We're in this together!!!! 💚💙💚💙💚💙

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My siblings and I have been doing coaching in relation to our inner voice and it’s very much in the forefront of my mind at the moment. How the outside world doesn’t have to become the inside world.

How’s the hurty foot by the way? I’m so so so behind on my Substacks and feel like I’ve not asked in a while 💚

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