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Thank you so much and please apologize to your wallet for me.

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Perhaps I’ll pre-apologize to mine as well. Heading over to your stack now.:)

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Try the LAKE pajamas Kathleen recommended! I have two pairs. They're perfect night and day, year-round. They made great holiday gifts last year. The Kimono Pajama Set is my favorite!

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Did you say pajamas for day and night? Yes please!

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Thank you, Kathleen! The sundress was expensive, but for our 30th, I wanted something that felt special (without having to look for it!). But I love your newsletter for more than your recs! Your essays are unpretentious, relatable, and intimately warm. Your posts on mental health normalize the conversation. And although I have no plans to write a book, book publishing is a public interest issue, so I appreciate your clear-eyed takes on what's going on.

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"People are blamed when they’re deprived and then praised when they deprive themselves." Ugggh, this is SO true and SO well stated.

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Happy 50th birthday Daphne! Lots to relate to and learn from. Cheers!

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Thank you Jenna! And likewise from everything you share :)

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So much wisdom here Daphne! And I loved seeing you shine in all the photos too. I found myself nodding throughout and if I could quote the entire essay I would! And thank you for the shout out, what a kind gesture. I’m circling back to learn about Kathleen Schmidt now.:)

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Kimberly, I'm so happy to support your work—helping people feel seen and share their stories is always important, especially during a health challenge or at the end of life. And thank you for your warm message. It's sad when I think about the time I wasted worrying about my body rather than enjoying it. At 50, I feel like, "No more!" Still, the voices of self-doubt might never totally go away.  Remembering that I don't have forever makes it easier to ignore them. 

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