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<3 exactly

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Right on

Write on

Christmas on!

You've said it in 2021 and 2024 , and it does not diminish. The balance is tentative every year, but it is that mix that makes it so sweet.

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Hope you had a good one ♥️

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My cat is also Mabel! Thank goodness for the Mabels. My uncle loves to undermine everyone to feel superior so it’s been a test of patience this year as well. But the family aspect otherwise has been heart warming 💚🎄

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Thanks, Laura! I’m a fellow Aussie. Only came across your writing recently. In the last few months. I don’t even know how I came across it. But I’ve enjoyed your work. So I stayed around. Appreciated your piece on Luigi Mangione. I played the reading of it to my 21 year old daughter who is at University and can’t help but be a dedicated SJW and activist. She appreciated it too. Thank you.

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Thank you Josh! I wouldn’t dare call myself an Aussie after just a year here BUT if you say it then it’s allowed and I’ll enjoy the stolen valour! Great to have you here.

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I love Mabel. I wish there was a way for me to post the pic I just took of my cat, Shea, under the Christmas tree. Merry Merry!

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Merry Christmas, Laura! Thank you for the gift of this post.

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What you say is all true, except I challenge you to open your heart and mind to your uncle, he is not crazy and one day you'll see that. Cheers and merry xmas to all!

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I challenge you to consider that my uncle is actually a composite of several uncles, only some of whom are mine, and not a literal person. Also to have a good Christmas.

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Have a wonderful Christmas Laura and a restful break. I am looking forward to what you are going to do in 2025.

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Thank you Darrell! Merry Christmas to you too.

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Merry Christmas. Thanks for some lovely thought provoking conversation this year.

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Same to you Graham!

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Merry Christmas John!

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Merry Christmas Laura, I've really enjoyed your Substack and book this year. I hope you have a lovely 2025

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Thank you very much Fiona. And to you!

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