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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Alexandra, I don't know if anyone has told you this, but you have a nice aesthetic sense. I can tell from seeing the photos you share. Just thought I'd let you know :)

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Alexandra Allen's avatar

Thank you, Ishan! That’s a huge compliment from a photographer as talented as yourself. I’m flattered! 🙌🏼☺️

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Eric Ho's avatar

What’s lovely about this edition, Ali, is the way you speak about your fear. It’s the way you express your fear that comes across as courage for everyone else, and is inspiring for every reader of your newsletter. I love the way you challenge my perceptions and assumptions by sharing what you’re noticing in the world.

Have a wonderful break, and a 2024 full of health, success, and lovely hardback, gold-edged books.

If only one could choose a spine for Substack publications!

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Alexandra Allen's avatar

Thank you, Eric! This was amazing to read and your kind words are deeply appreciated. Happy new year and cheers to making 2024 an incredible one.

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CansaFis Foote's avatar

...happy holidays!!!...

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Alexandra Allen's avatar

Thank you my friend! Here’s hoping Santa gifts us with the op to return as WoP editors next cohort and I can continue getting your incredible feedback on my assignments 🙏🏻🎁

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CansaFis Foote's avatar

...happy to give feedback whenever you need it...based on reading your last 10x articles not sure you need any feedback other than keep kick asssssss....

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Rick Lewis's avatar

Happy holidays back to you Alexandra. You helped to make it a thoughtful year. Looking forward to the next one.

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Alexandra Allen's avatar

Thank you so much, Rick, and straight back at you my friend! Thank you for being such an inspiring thought leader and huge champion in favour of us all! Happiest of holidays to you and your loved ones! ♥️

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Chad Smith's avatar

Love the shout-out to walking. Makes me miss my time in Boston...that part anyways 🤣

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Alexandra Allen's avatar

I’ve heard Boston is amazing! I gotta plan a weekend getaway at some point, the drive isn’t too far from Montreal. 😊

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Chad Smith's avatar

If you do, let me know! Lots of recs 😊

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Simone Silverstein's avatar

Merry Christmas, Alexandra!

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Alexandra Allen's avatar

Thank you, Simone!!! Happiest of holidays to you and your loved ones ♥️

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Mary Lou Polo's avatar

As for books, I simply couldn’t live without them. I am on my own, but never lonely, because when I finish one book, I always have another to start. I often go out to dinner on my own and people say they don’t know how I can do that, and I tell them, I bring my book as my dinner companion. Would I be considered rude if I said books are sometimes better company?

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Alexandra Allen's avatar

That’s amazing, Mary Lou! I was better about taking a book to a restaurant or cafe the odd time abroad but I should do it more here in Montreal. You’re inspiring me to be bolder! Thank you 😊

And it’s not rude, it’s true! Well said 😂

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