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Victoria Kazarian's avatar

Thank you so much for what you're doing! And thank you gazillion times for the inspiration your work gives me!

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Alecia Stevens's avatar

You know what I like to say....Begin Again.....

Standing by.

I understand that a creative life is a life of the seasons. Wintering over, new life in spring, the blooms of summer, the harvesting , then dying in the autumn. Take your time.

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jodi {beautifulthings}'s avatar

Thank you Alecia! That's it, 100%. You just say it more beautifully than I can. ❤️

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Alecia Stevens's avatar

Thank you. 😘Hope it’s a a creative adventure for you!

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Marco & Sabrina's avatar

Bravo taking time out, Jodi. Very much with you on the paywall- we started this for the love of food and travel, not to earn money.

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jodi {beautifulthings}'s avatar

Thanks guys! Looking forward to catching up with your wonderful posts when I return, too!!

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Marco & Sabrina's avatar

That's lovely to hear! Have a feeling you might enjoy this last one, Jodi

https://open.substack.com/pub/marcoandsabrina/p/venices-far-from-wintry-embrace?r=10ijux&utm_medium=ios

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Marco & Sabrina's avatar

Our pleasure! Enjoy the time out, Jodi

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jodi {beautifulthings}'s avatar

Beautifully descriptive - it sounds like a magical experience! And I love the postcript, lol. Thank you for the gentle nudge! 🧡

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Betty Carlson's avatar

I needed a break after 3 months! Enjoy your time and as others have said, we're not going anywhere. Oh, and I really want to know where that first photo was taken!

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jodi {beautifulthings}'s avatar

Thank you Betty!! 💕 The photo is in Auray, in Brittany. It's such a picture perfect cafe, isn't it? I think it's the one photo more than any other that makes me long to return to France.

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Betty Carlson's avatar

It is perfect! I’ve hardly ever been to Brittany and am looking forward to getting up there someday. It’s very far away, though.

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Sally Burke's avatar

Hi Jodie, it must be the time of the year to take a break. I have decided after my last post next week that I will also be taking a break, but an extended one as I have been finding that Substack somehow is taking over my life. I have enjoyed the friendships made, but I feel I need to get back to living a freer life and return to my art room which has been severely neglected over the past months. You know I always enjoy reading your articles, so enjoy your change and no doubt I will sneak a look from time to time. Hugs 🤗💐

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jodi {beautifulthings}'s avatar

Thank you Sally! I completely understand, it can feel overwhelming, can't it?? That's part of my decision, too, the feeling of overwhelm I feel whenever I log on. Enjoy your time away, however long it may be - and I hope we'll still see you around once in a while! And maybe writing again. I've always appreciated your support so much! 🤗

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Sally Burke's avatar

Don’t worry Jodi,you will still have that as part of my favourite people 💐

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Despina Kay's avatar

Take all the time you need. I'm not going anywhere. 🌸

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jodi {beautifulthings}'s avatar

Thank you Despina! 🤗

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Victoria Olsen's avatar

Enjoy your well-deserved break! I look forward to the new decor.

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jodi {beautifulthings}'s avatar

Thank you Victoria!! 💕

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Great milestone. Good luck with the decorating!!

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jodi {beautifulthings}'s avatar

Thank guys!!

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<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

I struggle too with paid content--as there are only so many anyone could possibly afford. Beautiful photos, and I suspect, wise decision.

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jodi {beautifulthings}'s avatar

Thank you Mary!! It's tough, isn't it??

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Congratulations Jodi, on your two year anniversary. Loved this post and the gorgeous (as always) photos that accompanied it. Bravo to you. And look forward to your new changes.

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jodi {beautifulthings}'s avatar

Thank you so much, Jeanine! 💕

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David Gemeinhardt's avatar

Thanks for opening up the archive, in particular for the piece on the Fortuny museum. I made it to the shop when I was in Venice last year (my first time), but not to the museum. It's definitely at the top of the list for the next time I go!

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jodi {beautifulthings}'s avatar

It might be the only peaceful place in Venice!

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