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My heart needed that love story. I need to write a book, too. But it wouldn’t be a Cinderella story…

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So very happy for you both.

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Maybe some of us landed here because we understand years of hellfire and then blue skies and gratitude for gifts...

I'm so glad you two found each other. I started following you on the bluebird app years ago. I can see why she likes you :)

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So happy that a kid in the business that I grew up watching is having her happy ending. You too, Hoarse.

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WELP - been following you on the tweetler for a bit now...the whole anti-trump thing is how I found you. Anyway - this awesome story pushed me to subscribe. LOVE IT!

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Mike I'm so happy you are happy. I'm so happy Valerie is happy.

Eight years of following you around and I can say warmly...

What the world needs now is love sweet love.

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I can’t believe my good fortune finding you here along with so many other OG refugees from twitter. I’m gagged and so happy. I was one of your early followers over there( we followed each other and it was an honour). I left the first day of the takeover and have been on Post. I had been subscribed to Substack but only learned of the App yesterday 🤷🏽‍♀️So relieved to find my people here and our community. Your written voice speaks my own. I’m going to be quite busy finding and following more other OG’s here. And yes, nothing makes me happier than seeing and making others happy. Giving smiles is kinda my thingy 😊😉✨🧚🏿‍♀️☮️🌈🗳️💙🇺🇸

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You two and your story that I haven't read yet, give me a smile and hope for the future. I'm old and need what I can get so I only chase a small amount of people off my lawn.

I don't have a lawn but if I did, I could see myself as the old guy in the movie about a Vietnam Vet who befriends a Vietnamese boy...I forgot what I was saying.

Anyway, bendicimos to you all.

Take care of each other.

The fact the cats like you is a very, very good sign.

Green Chile

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Oddly, I followed you on Twitter when it was a real thing. Then, I signed up for your Substack as a paid subscriber back when you decided to put real effort into your writing. I caught a tag on a recent post of yours and tried to read it but discovered that, for some reason, I was no longer a subscriber. Anyway, I resubscribed and am back. I enjoyed this post and have followed @wolfiesmom as well on Twitter.

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Followed you over on the bird app for a very long time. (I left when you know who bought it).

I am thrilled for both of you.

You give me hope.

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Congrats on the new relationship. No doubt it will bring you both much joy and for that I am so glad. I do worry a bit about an onslaught - like Mike's club is going public after a great beginning as a small successful family business. But you deserve all the success - your writing has been a blessing and often a balm for our lately scratched and hampered souls. Maybe it can be so for a greater audience now. All the best to you and your sweet Valerie. And don't forget to take care of yourself. And, as a side note, hope your son is doing well and adapting to what is likely a crazy new phase in his life too. --jmh

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I know who Valerie is and always loved her shows. It makes total sense that you two would have a connection, as you both seem like genuine people. I'm happy for you both and wish you happiness.

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I can see why she likes you.

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I subscribed because I liked your photos and moderate grumpiness.

Now the news of VB - I know who she is and she seems a lovely person, but I never

followed her career - comes out, and EVERYone will jump on Hoarse’s bandwagon.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for you.

But I am re-thinking my subscription

(which I just got an email about; I subscribed for a YEAR!? Talk about a commitment!).

Please PLEASE don’t get all sappy on us, OK?

OK, thanks.

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Well, that was a twist

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Hello, I’m one of those curious upticks. So happy for you both. I like your writing style, too. Can’t wait to check out other articles? posts? lol

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