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Sara Campbell's avatar

Good for you, Chris. It's hard to beat the "alcohol is a scourge" drum without being a dick about it, but I think you managed it here. Thank you.

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Chris La Tray's avatar

Thanks, Sara. It IS hard. And some people are defensive about it.

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pencilfox.'s avatar

Cheeto. That bolo tie. Everything else.

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Chris La Tray's avatar

Thanks, Marie.

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Julie Banks's avatar

Big fan here!

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Chris La Tray's avatar

Thank you, Julie!

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Amanda Wald Rachie's avatar

Wonderful 574 bison bolo tie. Having chosen to be a good ancestor, too, I want to thank you so much for that concept.

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Chris La Tray's avatar

You're welcome.

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Holly's avatar

Cheeto: That one knows how to relax. Inspiring!

I look forward to seeing you next week for Poetry as Consolation. As always, we will do a bit of writing during the first half of the hour, so yes, there is a workshop element as well as a celebration of 'Descended,' which is keeping me good company these days.

'Fire' is in the rearview as I am now focused on a new collection, coming later this fall--assuming we can overcome some issues with the printers, who are backed up due to paper and labor shortages. So it goes.

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Chris La Tray's avatar

I'm looking forward to it too! I have to say that "Descended" is somewhat in my rearview too as I wrap up the BLS book, but it's still worth celebrating the work.

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Oct 20, 2021
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Chris La Tray's avatar

Thank you, Laura. Thank you for reading, and especially thank you for sharing.

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Oct 15, 2021
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Chris La Tray's avatar

It is nice to go away by yourself, yes.

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