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Love your December poem! I feel more emotional than usual around Christmas time, and this week's newsletter struck a chord and made me feel all warm and fuzzy :)

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Thank you, Nathalie! I hope you had a lovely Christmas.

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Merry Christmas from my SDB to yours!

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Thank you, Diana! I hope yours was lovely.

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Bonjour Katie,

Do not worry i often read your piece even though i do not drop a comment. You're one of my favorite writers and a very good person from what i read. You're definitely not alone on your chair. Wish you a merry christmas and a happy new year with a bunch of things to write next year. I can't wait to read you and thanks for sharing your experience here.

Passe de joyeuses fêtes

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Merci beaucoup! I so appreciate this comment, Stephane!

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Beautiful! Thinking of you and your sweet family, Katie!!

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Likewise! I hope 2025 is off to a good start for you, Rebecca!

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Love how you embrace - even celebrate - writing to an empty chair (which you're clearly not doing, but it's a comfort for those of us who are!) This is lovely. Catherine Newman's Sandwich is INCREDIBLE.

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I loved it! She is a masterful writer.

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She really is. Do you follow her blog?

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Ah, this was perfect Katie! Christmas blessings to you and your family and you too Becca! Happy Christmas to all!

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Thank you, Lori! xo

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I'm here 👋

I was delighted to see this in my inbox, as I'm currently curled up on the couch with the warm glow of my tree, a hot cup of coffee, and the LL Bean Yule Dog on the tv.

It'll be a quiet, cozy Christmas here this year. I'm *trying* to savor every moment and really lean into the present, because my own sweet dumb brain keeps terrifyingly jumping to what awaits next year. But here in this moment, all is well; I'm sending warm Christmas wishes your way ✨🕯️💫

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I love the idea of a Yule Dog!

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This sounds so dreamy. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and were able to give your brain a nice break. xo

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