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Apr 7, 2023Liked by Kara Cutruzzula

Again, ROME! So wonderful.

Thank you for the link to the Falcon Cam! I had forgotten about it as I'm obsessed with the Big Bear Bald Eagle Cam. Shadow and Jackie laid 2 eggs this year, but neither hatched - sad. BUT! They are now acting like they might lay more eggs. So I quote Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder!) "The suspense is terrible, I hope it'll last!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4-L2nfGcuE

And if you subscribe to the channel, they do fun little shortened recap videos of various events that happened the day before. Like when they bring HUGE sticks to make the nest bigger, or fish they've caught, then they eat. It's really a nice check in every day! And now I'll add the falcons!

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Julia!! Of course you know I LOVE the bald eagle cam. I'm so sorry about the unhatched eggs! The eagle nest is so majestic. Obsessed that 2,800 people are watching right now...and the eagles aren't even there!

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Apr 9, 2023Liked by Kara Cutruzzula

Hi Kara. So glad you had a great time on your Rome vacation. But, selfishly, so glad you're back home.

About six years ago, I got a "new" job - my old job was a nightmare. This one is a dream come true. Honestly, I've never felt like I deserved it. A friend said I'd be perfect. A professor said I'd be a great hire. People believed in me when I did not. (I'm pretty sure I botched the phone interview.) Even now, 6+ years later, it feels like "luck" was handed to me. Then I read your item number 4: It doesn’t matter how you got the job. What matters is what you do in the job.

Thank you for that a million times over. I am a huge fan of yours!

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Ohh Diane I can relate to this story and feeling so much! It's so hard to see the story we're telling ourselves when we are actually *in* the story. Also: We do deserve a lot. And we work hard for it, too. Thanks for going deeper on my little tidbit, you got me to think about it in a new way, too...

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Apr 9, 2023Liked by Kara Cutruzzula

That door! The Dog!! I bet there's a cool story there.

Kara, thank you for sharing the great nuggets of insight and wisdom. you are a gift to the world and i'm eternally grateful for stumbling upon you (via The Good Trade newsletter).

Peace and Love,

Carrie

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It makes me so happy to know you're here (and where you came from!). Thank you for this Sunday boost <3

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Was Arlo in Rome? Also, despite missing VFTR today, it turns out we had all the same learnings this week. Thanks for capturing them, so that we can keep re-learning them. ;)

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That explains why I was so drawn to this dog. Italiano Arlo! Can't wait for our next catch-up, there's only winning and learning, not winning and losing <3

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What is it about those Roman dogs?!? I have a photo of one eating pizza that belongs in a museum.

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Lynn. If it's not too much to ask, I'm gonna need to see this photo!!!!

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You can see it in this old blog post! https://lynnchen.com/blog/2022/8/16/i-miss-my-blog

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I LOVE HER. Can we call her Mozzarella? Margherita? Also: You have the most beautiful website!!

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