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Claire Chalcraft's avatar

happy anniversary Barrie and JoJo… loved reading this and have great memories of our encouragement session - positivity and kindness last longer and go deeper than perhaps we imagine, especially when shared with others (if that doesn’t sound too cheesy?).

Thank you.

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

What a gorgeous note, Claire. So sorry it has only just ‘popped up’ into my eyeline. I am missing the Sessions in this quiet period of retreat … back into them in January! Bx

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

I loved reading this and learning more about you both! Here's to more encouragement all the way around! You both inspire!

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Not sure how I missed this, Pamela. Thank you so much.

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Matt Inwood's avatar

Quite the anniversary. Much achieved and shared. Encouraged and inspired always by what you both do here. x

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Thanks so much, Matt ... love that it is a place brimful of encouragers and folk who need encouragement. A good place to be.

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Meg Oolders's avatar

Happy Substackiversary! It's been fun to see how many of my favorite people put down creative roots here about the same time I did. 🙂

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Amazing how the time flies by, Meg. I still feel like a novice at it all but relishing the ride.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Congratulations and thank you for your brilliance x

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

That means a lot, Mark, thank you so much. Just the encouragement the encouragers need! X

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Vanilla Black's avatar

Well you’re nice people.

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

That’s a particularly nice thing to say, thank you.

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Monique Mulligan's avatar

Happy anniversary and thank you both for your generosity of spirit.

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

And thank you for the kind gift of your words, Monique, and for the encouragement these words offer to us.

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Bri's avatar

Congratulations!!! Consistency takes us further than anything else in life. And at the core of that consistency are our values. I still think fondly of the session I had and would highly encourage everyone to have a chat. You’ll leave feeling lighter, brighter, and energized.

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

So glad we got to meet and have a conversation, Bri … the connections are what it is all about. ‘Lighter, brighter and energised’ is a great strapline!

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Bri's avatar

Thank you. That very kind of you to say.

I have updates. It might be time for another chat. :-)

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Bri's avatar

Thank you. It’s much appreciated. I hope this break is fantastic for you and the fam. Happy holidays!

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

I’m starting to think about January dates (I’m on a wee break for Nov/Dec). I’ll pop you on the list and fire some dates your way next month. 💛

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Sara Hord's avatar

Nice read. We had small businesses, too, and just moved to France. Encourage is one of my favorite words! I have a substack but have yet to feel encouraged to hit the publish button. Maybe I will soon! Life is an Adventure. Cheers!

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Where in France have you found yourselves, Sara? Will you be running a business over here or is it time for a change of lifestyle?

And as for publishing, there’s plenty of time for that … there’s all the reading, just for starters! Thanks so much for popping this on your reading pile.

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Sara Hord's avatar

We are in the Annecy area, Alps. Mountain lovers and no more business for us, 40 years doing that and all is good. Now just chillin!!

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Sounds perfect. Enjoy!

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Patricia J.L. 👻🧶🖊️'s avatar

Happy Anniversary. I'm so glad we met each other in this space.

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Me too. What a lovely thing to say, Patricia. Very lovely.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Happy anniversary! Thank you for being a source of inspiration and encouragement.

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Aw, thank you so much, Justin. Love being part of your community within this community.

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Priya Iyer's avatar

Happy Anniversary! You inspire me!

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Aw, thank you so much. I’m so happy to know that.

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Jillian Hess's avatar

Your encouragement always lights up my day! Here's to many more years ahead!

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

That’s such a lovely thing to say, Jillian. Thank you so much ☺️

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perfectlight's avatar

happy anniversary! i will encourage every single reader of my notes but sharing this post

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perfectlight's avatar

it should be "by" instead of "but" so i encourage everybody to read-proof before posting 😜

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Haha, true!

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

That is very generous … thank you!

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