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Em's avatar

Welcome back! To all of us! Sept is the new Jan :)

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Kara Cutruzzula's avatar

RIGHT YOU ARE! The best fresh start.

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Joan Fernandez's avatar

Lovely! What a generous space and a feeling of allowance here. Thank you!

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Kara Cutruzzula's avatar

This is such a beautiful compliment, thank you, Joan!

And I just read and loved your post, "Keep on Writing." You expressed so many emotions familiar to me -- the search for approval and acceptance, wondering "why," and reconnecting to that ultimate satisfaction of knowing you're exactly where you need to be. I can't wait to hear more about your novel! Your writing is wonderful.

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Mary Chris Escobar's avatar

Welcome back! And I love the concept of a gentle return! ❤️

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Kara Cutruzzula's avatar

Thank you so much for the warm welcome! Hope your summer has been wonderful!

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Margaret Ann's avatar

Nice to hear from you. I was wondering if I missed something - perhaps a goodbye note. Life moves quickly and it is so easy to have missed something. We grow easily to expect something, and when it is gone, we wonder what happened. But I am glad to hear from you. As I once told you, your energy either pushes or pulls me along. You seem to be always doing.

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Kara Cutruzzula's avatar

Reading this yesterday gave me such a boost, Margaret. I didn't feel like I was doing much "doing" but your note changed my perspective.

And I promise if I ever do leave the newsletter for good, there will be a proper goodbye note! Not planning to anytime soon though...

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Michele Boyer's avatar

Hi Kara - Welcome back! I hope you had a lovely summer. I enjoyed your nature pics and videos of your wild animal friends. good to see you in my inbox this morning.

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Kara Cutruzzula's avatar

I'm still thinking about those turtles...!

Hope your travels have been fun as well. It's nice to reconnect again in this space.

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Meg Oolders's avatar

Welcome back! Just YESTERDAY I was thinking ... "where did Kara get to?" I hope you had a nice break. Looking forward to getting back into the swing with you. 💜

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Kara Cutruzzula's avatar

She's back, she's back. Let's keep flying through the treetops!

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Linda Samuels's avatar

Welcome back, Kara! You were missed. With cooler temperatures and sightings of leaf color changes, it sure does feel like a "gentle return." Change is in the air and foliage. I'm feeling hopeful and more energetic.

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Kara Cutruzzula's avatar

Central Park is the greenest I've ever seen, but you just got me excited for the beautiful shift we'll see in a few weeks...!

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Liz Callaway's avatar

Welcome back, Kara! Was so nice to see you in my inbox today!

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Kara Cutruzzula's avatar

Liz, I'm the cockroach that just can't be killed!!!

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Chrissy Hennessey's avatar

Welcome back!

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Kara Cutruzzula's avatar

Thank you! Btw I want to try rock climbing this season, thanks to you!

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