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Lori Tucker-Sullivan's avatar

Thanks so much for your kind words about my book, Abby! I hope you’re feeling better now. It really was a wonderful weekend!

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Pat Taylor's avatar

Abby - I just reread this and it still is as impactful and captivating as it was the first time. Of course, I love we got to hug Suleika on her and Anne Francey on their way into their art show. You made that weekend extra special for me. Thank you.

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Love you, Pat!

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Susan's avatar

Trusting you are over Covid and happy you had such a good time with the TIJ group!

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Linda Schreiner's avatar

Abby, you KNOW there is SO much in here I love and relate to! (Never use a preposition to end a sentence with!) And I know I don’t even have to list them all! But, I am hoping you three are almost through with the Covid Experience.

(And also I am still wishing I was in that picture!😂) ❤️

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

I know! You should have been in my car!!!!

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Maureen C. Berry's avatar

Top with splash of cola and a squirt of hand sanitizer. Stir with a rapid test until a pink line appears. Hahaha! Okay, so not funny is you all getting COVID. I hope you all get the rest you need this weekend. Thank you for sharing all the links. I'm your reader!

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Thanks, Maureen!

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Abby Maslin's avatar

Where is this sweaty hair Jon Batiste photo, friend?? Also, what a month, wow! Hope you are getting rest and are on the path to recovery!

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Maureen C. Berry's avatar

Yes! I want to see it too Abby!

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

I posted it as a Note.

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Ha! I want to post it but can't figure out how to add it to a comment. I don't think I can. I may need to post a separate note and tag you, which now I'm thinking I have to do.

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Trish McDonald's avatar

As long as you've got 30 Rock you're in good hands. Be well.

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Heather Sweeney's avatar

Wow, how cool you got to meet Suleika!! I hope you're feeling better and getting lots of rest.

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Ann Batchelder's avatar

ABBY! So sorry you have COVID but what a thrill to meet your fellow writers IRL AND meet Suleika! Get well soon!! ❤️‍🩹

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Mary P.'s avatar

Be well, Abby. Take good care of yourself.

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Thanks, Mary!

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Claire Polders's avatar

I recognize it from issues I’ve had in my marriage and you expressed it so clearly.

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Claire Polders's avatar

Wishing you well—COVID be gone! I really liked your observation: “He is trying to do better at hearing me, at understanding what I need.” It’s amazing how we can be grateful for the little progress we perceive.

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

Thank you. Communication can be so fraught these days. It’s something he and I have been working on doing more respectfully and open-mindedly.

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Gila Pfeffer's avatar

a hiatus sounds great! happy you're feeling better ;)

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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

I’m not quite there yet but taking advantage of a holiday week (quiet at work) to rest.

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