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Net D's avatar

How lovely to hear from you again! Has it really been 8 months??

Perfectionist or not, your writing is worth the wait and a joy to read 💛

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Kristine's avatar

Thank you! I do appreciate your voice of enthusiasm 😊. And if feels great to be back.

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V.C.Munk's avatar

Awesome, Kristine. I loved this!

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A.W. Firestone's avatar

So great to see you here again! Your fab writing has been sorely missed. Screw the Gremlins!! You've got this; I mean you have REALLY got this!!! Your writing is a gift. Your adorable illustrations, the same; you, and your huge heart, your compassionate soul, and most wonderful sense of humor are so greatly appreciated!!!

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Kristine's avatar

Well! Thank you so much for such lovely feedback. I confess to some blushing at this end. I am so pleased that you read my burbles!

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Bernadette's avatar

Nice to hear from you again, Kristine. I love your turns of phrase. Please keep 'em coming!

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Kristine's avatar

Thank you Bernadette. I’m going to do my best to keep ‘em coming!

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B.A. Lampman's avatar

Funny thing is, your posts DO have "clever words, remarkable sentence structure and the rhythm and style of a seriously committed word wizard". But even if they didn't, it's true: perfectionism is the devil.

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Kristine's avatar

Oh B.A! You are amazing! Thank you…and I know you know those particular devils…time to kick them to the curb.

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B.A. Lampman's avatar

😘

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Shirley Weese's avatar

So good to hear from you again, love your stuff! Hope there's more, you do good work!!

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Kristine's avatar

Thank you Shirley ❤️ As long as the Gremlins are held at bay, there will be more!

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Polly's avatar

So glad you had a chance to boggle those ‘little buggers’. I agree, your writing and art are gifts.

Thanks so much for sharing.

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Heather's avatar

Hurrah, your are back! I am so happy to be reading W & S again 😁 Your unique style is wonderful, and is for me, what makes it so fun and thought provoking to read!! Being imperfect (as we all are), and putting our ideas 'out there', is a beautiful thing... it takes courage and grace, and you have both 💛

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Kristine's avatar

Grace!? Wahooooo….now that has to be a first for me 🤣. Thank you Heather, I am so glad you enjoy reading W & S…and I am super happy to be back.

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Joanne's avatar

Oh, those gremlins. Kick them to the curb! They are like the mean girls of every high school - full of sound and fury and signifying nothing (with apologies to Mr. Shakespeare). Can't wait for more stories!!

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Kristine's avatar

Got my big boots on for doing just that!

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Joanne's avatar

Also, pro tip: we don't care about the clever words and rhythm and style and all that crap. We just want to hear the stories and spend a little time with you.

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Kristine's avatar

I think you just made me cry… in a good way 🥰

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Jill Margo (she/her)'s avatar

So nice to have you back. Keep wrangling those gremlins so we can hear what you have to say!

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Kristine's avatar

Thank you Jill. Me finally getting back has A LOT to do with your liberating thoughts on getting out from under the grind!

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Nicole Ardiel's avatar

"I legged it with the wine." HA! Best line ever! Thank you for this lovely post and welcome back! I would apologize for taking sooooo long to finally read this and comment, but I know you would understand. :)

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Kristine's avatar

Thank you Nicole ! And gosh, no apologies ever required…I absolutely get it 😅

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