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Hi Amanda! What a beautiful coffee cup. I can see why it has been such a wonderful companion, ever since you turned it. And that wonderful poem expresses your relationship very well.! Congratulations on the imminent arrival of your book - the great Joy Harjo (she truly is DIVINE!) in the hardback edition is very exciting! I imagined myself sitting with you beneath that giant fig tree, drinking coffee and chatting......

Kudos for the lovely acknowledgements that you include in your post! Such a great idea to slow down and take stock, as you wisely do, of why you're doing all of this, and to appreciate the process. It's success is inevitable and well-deserved!

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Thank you so much Leon. I enjoy your thoughtful reflections so much. Yes sitting under the tree with coffee and conversation sounds so lovely. She has the most beautiful big canopy. I really appreciate your congratulations and faith in me and the book. So grateful for your support 🙏 and I love knowing you’re a Joy Hero fan too.

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*Harjo 🙃

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Aug 31Liked by Amanda Cooke

This is so exciting. I wish I could touch all the different types of paper!! Such a blessing and a joy to see you under the tree which has held you in your contemplations ♥️🪶🔮✨

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I know right! So exciting and fun to scratch my tactile itch. Much love to you dear one. xxxx

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So good to see your lovely face, and hear your wonderful voice!! "Remember" is one of my favorites! Absolutely beautiful. I love the fig tree - it is not hard to imagine sitting underneath it and relishing every single moment there and, indeed, being held by the tree!! What an exciting update in a great time for you - birthing your book. I hope you don't labor long and the joy of holding it in your hands takes your breath away. XO

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"Remember" is sublime.......

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You got that right, Leon! ❤️. XO

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And I love the last line of your comment! 🙌🩷✨🙏

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I love knowing ‘Remember’ is one of your favourites too Danielle! I’m not at all surprised ❤️ Thanks so much for your best wishes for the book too, I really appreciate the solidarity 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

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Aug 30Liked by Amanda Cooke

yes , soo important to remember why . I don't know much about slowing down but I am giving it a go too.

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Haha, it’s still a work in progress for me too!

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