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Jul 17, 2023Liked by Brooke Barker

I've always enjoyed your writing and especially the newsletters/substack; I have been especially touched by your posts about Boaz's dad (and always everything about Kip).

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Thanks so much Maggie

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This was exceptionally delightful ❤️ Your newsletters always brighten my day (especially when Kip has a starring role), but it’s been so beautiful the way you’ve been keeping Isaac’s memory alive in such a charming and lovely way. Congrats to Boaz!

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Your writing about Isaac always makes me cry. Thank you for sharing these special moments.

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I love Isaac!! Thank you for keeping him present in the world!!!!

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This is so beautifully written and so touching. This was actually my first newsletter from you and I am very glad I signed up.

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This is just so lovely.

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(If I had to describe your writings as a smell, I would definitely go with peanut butter and freshly cut onions)

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I bought Waffles (my cat) some new treats today, 90% because of this newsletter. I got her several new and exciting varieties and thought of Isaac the whole time ❤️ (She seems to enjoy the trout-based cat food. She was largely confused by the fish “Nibbly Bits,” but did eat it, so I’m hopeful.)

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Thanks for another glimpse iinto the wonderful man who was Boaz's father. And such exciting news about Boaz. Congratulations!

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Boaz's dad sounds like he was a good dude.

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I started reading your comics regularly after seeing a few with Isaac and Kip. These stories are incredibly touching and thoughtful. I am wondering how you show your excitement. Not the same as Kip? But maybe? I am not judging.

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This was such a lovely newsletter that I’ve popped it into my ‘to keep’ archive. Maybe silly, but I have a 5 month old baby and I’m constantly curious about what he’ll like (watching trees in the breeze, banana) and dislike (chickpeas/hummus, ending eye contact). Much like Kip, he’s learning a lot about the world and developing some strong preferences along the way. I hope you and your family keep finding lots of Likes and also enjoy a few of the Nopes too.

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This made me cry. Thank you

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