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Well, you had me at the subtitle but' as my heart and soul was giving a standing o to this: "baptized with the wealth of my journey.", I couldn't help but ask myself out loud what in the actual fuck you are capable of writing when you DON'T have to fight your way through a stretch of writer's block ;) this is beautifully written!

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Thank you! I always think whatever I publish is trash, and it’s even worse with the writers block—but it’s definitely getting much better—apparently my muse went on a month long bender, came back still drunk wearing one shoe and no shirt—and told me to call him Poncho and his right hand Lefty—whatever that means! Seriously though, I am always in awe when someone likes my writing—it means a heckuva lot!

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I always think everything I write is trash, but I keep writing because of the joy it brings me to continue to be able to. As for your Muse, I'm the one who sent him back to you, but I kept his shoe, hahaha

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😂😂😂😂

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I could not have said it any better than you, David!

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You do a great job putting words together, they pull at our emotions.

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Thank you, Stan!

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Our heartstrings beg for it

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Thank you, Sol!

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A stunning piece. Who knew writer's block could be so inspiring?!

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I thought it was garbage lol, but I always think that—and decided I just needed to jump in or it was never going to happen again! Thank you for being here, I am grateful!❤️

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Not garbage

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Ohhhh do go on. Go on go on. The most beautiful block of blocked writing.

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Thank you for being here and for tour thoughtful comments—appreciate you always!

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Your words are so very descriptive. They have such depth of feeling.

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Thank you for being here, Monica! I really appreciate your kind thoughts and you of course!

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Jun 19Liked by The Rewind

Beautiful, even when blocked. You have the most magnificent way with words!

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Thank you, Jenn for your very generous support, and kind words—appreciate you always!

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Jun 19Liked by The Rewind

You are welcome ❤️

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Awesome!!!!!!

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On the issue of writers' block, it really is a struggle to overcome and push through.

I've recently experienced this.

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Yes, it really is—and incredibly frustrating for sure. I hope yours has improved! Thanks for being here—appreciate you!

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Jess, love the way you just attack writer’s block the way the Great Heathen Army attacked York, pounding and pounding until breaches formed and conquest completed.

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Thank you, Radha for your kind words, and that great visual! Appreciate you always!❤️

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I’ve always been fascinated by history, familiar and unfamiliar, Jess.

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Freaking

Undaunted

Calligraphy

Kick-Ass

YES

EMPOWERING

AWAKENING

HEALING

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Yes! Thank you, Alicia!❤️

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FUCK YEAH!

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Just WOW. Brilliant 🙏🏼

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Thank you, Simone—really appreciate you and your kind words.

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Your words are paintings 🪽 Thank you writers block for this beauty but also fuck off very much. I’m dealing with it now too…or I’m just lazy I can’t tell the difference anymore

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Thank you, Purple Peach! Yes, tell it to fuck off—but I get it—it sucks, but maybe you just need the time to rest, reflect or recharge—or all the above! Thank you, as always for being here—appreciate you!❤️

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great imagery!

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Thank you, C.J.!

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You’re so very welcome!

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A big fuck you 🙏❤️

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Yes! Definitely!❤️

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😌🤍

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