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You are a treasure Caroline! Happy birthday!

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Thank you so much, Tag! 💛

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This was a wonderful read! I relate hard to those struggle also. The haiku and the poem were so moving, I’m bookmarking now 💛 Thank you for all that you share with us.

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Thank you so much, Meg!

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Happy Birthday!! Thanks for brightening up our lives 2x a week.

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Thank you for brightening up mine!

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Where is your amazing jacket from??

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Thank you! It's by Bliss & Mischief, who hand embroiders vintage army jackets.

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Thank you! Will check them out!

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I AM BELLY ROLL LAUGHING AT "This question is impossible to answer, and I am a monster for asking it." 😂 You are a monster for asking and I loved that you asked anyway.

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Hahaha not all monsters are bad… like Cookie Monster?

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🎯 Yes! Exactly like Cookie Monster 😍

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Happy birthday! Love getting to know you through your writing.

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Thank you! For both the birthday wishes and for reading.

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Happy belated birthday Caroline! Wishing you a fabulous trip around the sun! Thank you for the gift of your words twice a week.

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Happy birthday! Thank you for sharing the beautiful “dew drop” haiku. Powerful words to remember.

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I too am working on shifting from "Why me?" to "Why not me?" One little word changes it all.

The haiku took my breath away. Thank you for sharing.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday!

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Thank you, Jo!

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Aw, I loved reading this. So nice to get a deeper insight into you since you're always giving others the spotlight.

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Thank you so much, Lydia. 💛

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YAY LOVE!!! Thanks for sharing your answers, I loved them all.

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Thank YOU! I love requests. 😊

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Do you also want requests for other authors to ask? Because I would love to see Gabrielle Zevin 😍

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Caroline, happy birthday! I hope your inbox is full to bursting with loving messages, and your phone rings off the hook with friendly calls, and late gifts keep arriving for months, extending the celebration of wonderful you here on earth.

The answers to your self-interview has had me wiping tears from my eyes, as I cheer you on. Thank you for sharing your tender, beautiful words and for your sweet heart.

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Thank you, Heather! I'm moved that you were moved. Thank you for your kind words and for being such a warm presence. It is very much appreciated.

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Happy happy birthday! Love reading everything you put out!

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Thank you so much!

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Happy happy birthday 🎉 I absolutely adore your work and the community you have built here!

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Thank you thank you! The feeling is mutual. ❤️

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Happy birthday, friend!! Need to try fuzz asap 🙃

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Thank you!! ❤️ And yes!

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Thank you, my friend! ❤️

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