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Laurie's avatar

Mike,

I have learned so much from you as well as many other amazing Substack writers.

I have pondered past & current events deeply....four years ago l was an average American individual....productive citizen....nice & kind....entering my 70th decade of life....BUT DUMB. Well, maybe the word ignorant is a better word to describe what l was.

What l am trying to say is....l am truly grateful l will not die DUMB & IGNORANT as most folks do in this modern day & age. You played a huge part in my eyes being opened. Thank-you for that. YOU ROCK!!!

Stay well dear man. You have impacted many human lives for the better.

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Mr. Elk's avatar

I'll continue to monitor for transmissions from the VRR, and taking the victories and loses as they come, and trying my best to sling it back to the soulless slobs that fling their mask and vaccine crap at me.

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John Taylor's avatar

You deserve a sabbatical strike that fucking cult word! And you don't "deserve a break today." You need some time off. Strike time off which would be associated with that fucking arbitrary chronos! Just write again soon as I'll definitely subscribe as I'll miss your work! JB scotch was a brand of choice when younger and I also have a bottle of it right now but maybe I'll throw it away back to the spirit world!

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Ellen Sovereign's avatar

Sure gonna miss you. You definitely deserve break, however long or short that ends up being. You've been working this stuff long and hard hours, days, months,years. Life of Quality. Quality of Life. Take good care. I won't stop peering at hands though, or necks, or eyes, or foreheads, or teeth, or knees, etc. One can only hope there is some benevolence amongst the different types of whatevertheyare.

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Josh Blunt's avatar

Take good care of yourself, Mike. See you when you return.

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Patti's avatar

Enjoy your time off....hoping you enjoy whatever it is you decide to do instead of writing. You’ll be missed!

Gorgeous dog you’ve got there!!!

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Doria Nappi's avatar

I'll miss you (and your Garden Sessions!) but I respect your need for time off to get your face less pissed-off. I'll be looking out for your return :)

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Rhiannon's avatar

A 1st grader with Discernment.

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Toxicanadian's avatar

I never noticed what a beautiful plume his tail is!

Rest up my Cosmic Brother. We're going to need you. SOON! 💞

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SPONGEWORTHY47's avatar

speaking of THE THING word on the street is sayin the new season of TRUE DETECTIVE is a takeoff of THE THING movie

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jwslaw's avatar

will be sorely missed my friend.

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Sharine Borslien's avatar

Sending much love.💖

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TnDoc's avatar

Mike... A well-deserved break is in order. Try not to hurt yourself in the Ghost Garden! Peace and Hope, Bro!

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David Wolosik's avatar

Enjoy your stuff. Be well Mike.

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David's avatar

Happy hiatus Mike. I dig this post. Dbanjo is a mutt?? Who would have thunk?

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