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Julia Tomiak's avatar

I LOVE Austin Kleon, and I see you are emulating his newsletter style, perhaps? ;). Great quotes, great tips. And congrats on being “the one.” So sorry about your husband. Sometimes, it would really be nice for medicine to be more black and white! Scary. Keep writing!

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

Yes, I love his lists and thought it would be fun to do a "lit" round up every month! I think your Word Nerd newsletter would translate SO WELL on Substack :)))) I know, I'm such a nag :). Talk soon - I' about to write you an email!

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KJ's avatar

Thank you!! What an unexpected delight to see Playing the Witch Card as I read along!!

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Alicia Kwon's avatar

It turns out the heart IS more intelligent than the brain - or that's how I read the evidence. No conflict for me! The brain is meant to be in service to the highest aspects of Heart! So much research on heart-gut-brain axis, and also on the electromagnetic field of the heart which is bigger than the brain. Mr. Rogers was amazing. I got to meet him once.

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

Well that is very cool!

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Samantha Dion Baker's avatar

Thanks for the mention, Amy! And for all of these other great tips. I’m off to Trader Joe’s to find this sunscreen.

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

I think you will like it 😊 thank you for sharing your drawings - they’ve been so inspiring for me as a newbie artist!

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FabFu's avatar

Hopefully, the allergy isn't food related. Your husband is a very talented foodie.

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

I wish we knew what it was?!?

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Beth Spencer's avatar

Has Trader Joe’s pumpkin spread hit your stores yet? I’m “Joe-crastinating” every day until I can cover my bagels with its savory goodness again!

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

Ooooh - well this is going on my list! I love TJs but esp in the fall 🍁🎃

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