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Jonathan Black's avatar

Happy anniversaries!!!

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judy clark's avatar

When will you join this parade to the sea. No pressure.

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Jonathan Black's avatar

Oh I’ve been going for about a year now, too! Today it was so choppy and cold, but made for a fun collective experience 😅

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judy clark's avatar

I reread this and loved it all over again! Love your joyful and open spirit.

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judy clark's avatar

Oh Elizabeth I was so excited to read this. Of course I'm very impressed especially since the Japanese current we have here in the NW can be brutal. Your anniversaries are grand and brave.

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Lindsey Kelley's avatar

"When we live in a culture that constantly urges us to monetize our hobbies—or let’s be real—forces us to monetize them because it’s expensive to survive in this country, it feels like a luxury to pursue something just to “have fun” or be creative for the sake of being creative. I try not to take that for granted."

This! Yes! It's a beautiful act of resistance to do the things our souls need. And thank you for sharing your cold plunge experience - sounds terrifying and beautiful!

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Elizabeth Black's avatar

"Do the things our souls need" -- I love that. Thank you for being here and reading!

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Dru's avatar

Happy Anniversaries! I'm appreciative of your writing and inspired by your dedication to what's important to you, just you. These milestones are about friendship and creativity - and YOU; super lovely and, yes, luxurious...also really admirable.

Happy to be reading here as suggested by our (MT's) Poet Awesome, Chris La Tray

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Elizabeth Black's avatar

Thank you for being here!

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Chris La Tray's avatar

Happy newsletter birthday!

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Elizabeth Black's avatar

Thank you! And thanks for being here!

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