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I loved this essay the first time round, now I love it even more. Thanks, Michael!

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That means so much, Portia! Thank you for being here since the earliest days of Shades! 💙

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Another beautifully-researched piece, and I loved the symphony, as well as the illustrations. Lovely to hear about your time in the youth orchestra.

P.S I must buy a hat and coat like Tchaikovsky's. Still freezing here. 🥶💙

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Thanks, Jules! It’s wild to be at a point in life where favorite works have been with me for three decades or longer.

And agreed — Tchaikovsky’s outerwear game is on point! 💙

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Tchaikovsky warms my heart. Thank you, Michael!

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My pleasure, Anne! His music never fails to comfort and console me. 💙

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This whisked me back to my bread and jam kick inspired by my first read/listen! So nostalgic! What a perfect revisit for these frigid days we’ve endured this winter, thanks Michael!

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I'm so glad, Katie! Stay warm over the border, neighbor. 💙

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Thank you, you too! Hunkering down for the big maybe-blizzard tomorrow!

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