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Antonia Albany's avatar

If they're calcium citrate stones, check out eating less oxalates to make sure you never have them again. I wish I'd known this sooner. Glad all is well now.

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Sharyn Inzunza's avatar

Hoooyaaah, Austin!

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Justine Beaudoin's avatar

I'm very happy for you. I've ordered Higgs's book. I hope it doesn’t have the same effect on me. I love Jules's Coconut portrait. Running toward the new year wishing you all the best.

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Facing Your Demons's avatar

Awesome list. Sorry about the stones; ouch. Every time I hear that Blake line I can’t help but think of Jim Morrison crooning it in The Doors. Your friend Mark sounds wise. Yes: Movement towards something good versus away from something bad/hard/scary. Books are treasures that save your life. And writing. Let’s not forget the joy of writing.

Michael Mohr

‘The Incompatibility of Being Alive’

https://reallife82.substack.com/

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GWF's avatar

Everybody must get stoned!

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victoria griffith's avatar

Thank you as usual for being such a creative inspiration in my life. I've been doing a yearly top 100 list the past few years and I find it such a valuable exercise. I had forgotten so many of the great things that happened this year!

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Facing Your Demons's avatar

🔥🔥🔥

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Amy Armstrong's avatar

I fully support naming the kidney stone.

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Pamela Barclay's avatar

Merry Christmas everyone! Here’s to enjoying the season wherever you are with whoever you’re with. Over here we’re enjoying Christmas with Boney M--my Dads favourite.

https://open.spotify.com/album/6YvpWNisHeDQPsoqeyckYg?si=46spvADeQCmOsw4iL8aCAw

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Austin Kleon's avatar

UPDATE: there’s been a miracle. William Blake has left the building.

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Mary Anne Shew's avatar

Fabulous news!

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Emely Ruiz's avatar

Yes!! I’m so glad to hear that Austin! A great Christmas miracle for my favorite author! Take care, blessings for you and your family 🤗🎄🎉

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Facing Your Demons's avatar

Woo hoo!!! Glad to hear it. Stones are tough.

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Faith McLellan's avatar

PRAISE BE. A Xmas miracle!

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GWF's avatar

Huzzah!

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Pamela Barclay's avatar

Yippee! It’s a Christmas miracle! ❤️

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Heather B's avatar

Great news! Hope this means a more enjoyable holiday weekend.

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Lost in Boston's avatar

Sorry to hear about your kidney stone. Maybe a little Rolling Stones music might move things along?

Loved Jule's art work!!! Delightful!!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All.

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Andrew Lavers's avatar

Merry Christmas Austin. Hope you recover soon! xo

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Michael Werner's avatar

Thanks for the KUTX suggestion. Love it.

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soosixty's avatar

Merry Christmas! Glad you’re feeling better.

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Mason Currey's avatar

Ugh, sorry to hear about your kidney stone! I have suffered numerous stones over the years (starting at age 20, wtf) and it really is the worst ... but also you'll feel like a million bucks when you finally pass it. Good luck!!

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Facing Your Demons's avatar

🔥🔥❤️

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Michael Werner's avatar

Holy schmoly. Coincidences drive me happily nuts... we had just “met” a few days ago, talking about your Daily Rituals book. And, here you are!

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Mark Dykeman's avatar

Ah nuts, I figured you were dealing with a kidney stone... I know from experience how excruciating it can be, hopefully it will be better soon. Thanks so much for a great year and sharing great stuff with us, hopefully you'll be back in creative form to usher in 2023!

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Facing Your Demons's avatar

🫰🫰

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EL's avatar

Perhaps a good song to listen to right now would be George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass", (sorry I couldn't resist.) But it's also just a great, introspective song that I like to come back to every now and again. Thank you for this Friday newsletter of goodies and Merry Christmas/feel better soon! :)

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Facing Your Demons's avatar

🤣🤣🔥

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