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Lori Z.'s avatar

Good for you Katie! Well deserved and yes, it's blazing, stinking hot. July is the "slow" month of the summer anyway. Get some rest, peruse trees, or simply do nothing. Take swims and eat hot dogs with chili sauce. Enjoy life. And I know it will be hard, but try not to think ahead about what you're going to write about. Just go and be. Happy time off, I wish you rest and peace

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

I love this challenge. Will do! ❤️

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Emily Ladau's avatar

Thank you for this reminder that we can give ourselves permission to just *be*. Hope you can rest and restore.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thank you, Emily!

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Claire Zulkey's avatar

can I please just hit "restack" on this post but say "Just substitute my own newsletter title." Enjoy your slight reprieve!

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Permission granted. And thank you!!

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Barbara Z. Banks's avatar

Have a wonderful time off! I hope you'll be able to leave all angsty introspection behind, and that when you return you will have only pleasant reflections to write for us. 🌹 Too much? 😁

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Hahaha, you might be wishing for too much but I will do my best, Barbara!

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Kellen Short's avatar

Enjoy the break! This essay reminded me of this woman on Tiktok who talks about compassionate productivity. You might enjoy this too! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8hQnB3r/

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Aw, this is lovely! Thanks for sharing.

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Crixcyon's avatar

The summer pause...I expect to last until December.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Now that's commitment!

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caroline perkins's avatar

You may not call this an essay, Katie, but it certainly resonates with me, as well as many others among your readers. Thank you, and do find a whole bunch o’ joy during your break.♥️

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

You're the best, caroline. Thank you!

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