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caroline's avatar

Arf! Arf! Arf!

(In the best way)

And thank you Gnocchi and Caroline. Oh how I needed this.

<3<3<3

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you ❤️🐶

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Laurie Blackwell's avatar

Pretty sure I’d live a lot longer were I to follow even half of Gnocchi’s advice! For me, the best is cheese… sharing cheese and other stuff. Oh, and, I love you, goodbye!🙏🏼♥️

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you, Laurie! ❤️

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Heather Pavona's avatar

Loved this Caroline! And one of my favorite Cup of Jo pieces of all time was your “Open Letter to Dogs,” which never fails to delight me.

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you, Heather! I’m so touched you remember that piece!

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Amelia Wilson's avatar

Gnocchi could earn a good living as an advice columnist! 😉👏

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David Roberts's avatar

Brilliant! I was smiling throughout this. Is Gnocchi available for interviews?

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you! Yes, she’s available. 😂 She just mentioned something about becoming a motivational speaker and I was like, one step at a time!

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Terrell Johnson's avatar

I couldn't love this more!

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you, Terrell! 🐶

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Amélie's avatar

That FACE! 🥰

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

She gets whatever she wants! 😜

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Kris Jackson's avatar

The Queen cards are always my favorites.

Gnocchi is very wise. I learn something from my dogs every day - Buddy the old man rescue is the happiest dog I’ve ever met. Everything is his favorite. He makes me smile. How fortunate are we to get to live with this beautiful creatures?

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Fran Gardner's avatar

Lovely post, thanks.

I write the occasional poem about dogs, although I don’t have a dog in my home. My most recent was “German shepherd poop” in the “It’s Still Winter” posting on frangardner.substack.com.

I’m writing about power, too, for this week’s posting on Saturday, and Queen of Wands fits right in with that.

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Aw, Gnocchi! Yes, fuck the groomers. Let's dismantle the patriarchy and adopt all the cats and dogs on the planet! Oh, also, yes, enlightenment! Love you, Boo! xx

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you, Jane! We love you! 🐶🐕❤️

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Rachel A's avatar

I’m resonating with the Queen of Wands. I’ve been contemplating a career change and I’m 99% sure of my decision, but speaking it out loud is a different story. I’m so glad I read this post to give me strength in my intuition & beliefs.

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Laura Bernier's avatar

Ooh, loved this post. I’ve often thought over the past year or two that dogs are (or have, but I think maybe actually “are”) the secret to life. Thanks for confirming that theory!

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Francesca Bossert's avatar

Your little dog made me upgrade to paid!!!! Maybe that's the way to do...hhaha! Jokes aside, he is adorable, and reminds me of a little Yorkie I had a while back, Tom, who was just the best dog ever. He was a big Yorkshire Terrier, and had the best personality and always said Hellooooooowwww when I got home from wherever I'd been (in a big yawny way!). So cute. I miss him. Maybe I should get another...maybe... I needed this lovely read today, and the card. So thank you. And you're welcome! big hugs, Francesca

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you so much, Francesca! Things have been slow in subscription land, and I can’t tell you how much this message absolutely made my day. Thanks for the kind words, and for subscribing, and for sharing about Tom. I still desperately miss my old dog, Mia, who was a Yorkie mix, but I’m grateful for Gnocchi and all she brings to my days. Sending hugs and love your way.

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Jenovia 🕸️'s avatar

I am putty in Gnocchi’s patitas 🥹😍💘

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Heather Moore's avatar

The little love-beams that shine out of Gnocchi's eyes are powerful enough to reach all the way through the glowing box in my hand, straight into my heart. What a wise little sweetie pie!

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you, Heather! (From both of us. :)

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Julia DeVillers's avatar

Is Gnocchi your next book?!

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Maybe she should be! 😂

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