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i like your obit, and expression as mom, world traveler, blues guitarist and singer, go-go pop star, and just a really nice and real person. I like this kv... and since i'm late to the party, i'll catch up and talk on here when moved. which will be often, no doubt. it's nice to be back in touch in this new and easy format

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It’s great to see that you still have passion for creating. Such raw openness to how your process is unfolding is inspiring and beautiful. ✨🤘🏽✨✌🏽✨❤️✨

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Hi Kathy,

Thanks for putting this out there! I’m on a similar quest.

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Dec 12, 2022Liked by Kathy Valentine

Hi ,

I’m here

Can’t wait to read about anything & everything and all the in between stuff!

Thanks for sharing

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Welcome Jackie!

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Dec 12, 2022Liked by Kathy Valentine

I just jumped on here now and am already happy I did. You are a great writer so I am thrilled to follow with whatever you happen to be musing about on this platform. I’m going through a similar change of station in life and am trying to figure it out and feel the feels and walk the walk; whatever that may be. Heck, maybe I’ll try writing again:/ Thanks! I’m looking forward to reading more.

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Hi Lynn, so nice to hear you might be inspired to write. It's been helping me. Thank you for reading, and commenting! xokv

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Dec 1, 2022Liked by Kathy Valentine

This is so exciting. In a weird way though we couldn’t more different (single gay man with large extended family and

Not famous ), I’ve had similar feelings of what’s next. Who am I? Thanks for sharing. I look forward to reading these.

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Hi John, thank you for subscribing and reading and commenting! I look forward to having you be part of the community I hope grows here. xo

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Nov 22, 2022Liked by Kathy Valentine

I'm very happy about this! I look forward to reading your writings while I have my morning coffee! What a better way to start the day than getting all riled up on Twitter. Thanks!

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THank you Christopher! I hope I help make the mornings interesting! xoKV

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I greatly admire you, not only because of the bands you have played in, but because you seem to be able to think outside the box. Loved your book. ❤ Was a Go-Go's fan when you all made it big...still am. I do , however, also love your Blue Bonnets group. 😁

Learning to get in motion and stay in motion since my husband's suicide in 2014 has been hard at times. Some days, are better than others and I am gratefully sober and have many people who love me and that I love very much. An attitude of gratitude, my church, A A. and God have kept me on track, thankfully. I am still a work.in progress even at 57 years of age. 😂 Sorry for the ramble. Looking forward to reading your posts.😀

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Hi Karen, sorry I am just getting around to reading your comment. You've really had an unimaginable loss in your life, thank you for writing about it. One of the ways I deal with my own stuff is exactly this, knowing that there are a lot of terrible and tragic things that can happen and stay grateful for my burdens. xxK

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Nov 9, 2022Liked by Kathy Valentine

New places, new perspective, a time to clear your head and think. I wish you well on this journey, and look forward to reading the missives from the field.

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Nov 8, 2022Liked by Kathy Valentine

Honestly, I could read this every morning for an extra kick in my butt, or gentle and loving shove, to get in action! 💛 Thank you for sharing your process and your new start here 😊 So I have to ask, what’s up with the crummy keyboard, and how can it be remedied?

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I'm looking forward to next time. Need to take laptop in for keyboard cleaning I guess. Tried the air blowing stuff

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Sounds like the beginning of a great adventure! As the James Taylor song says..."The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time..." Thanks for taking us all along on your ride. I'm enjoying the passage of time right now by taking a sip of my coffee and reading your thoughts. Have a wonderful week.

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yes anything can happen! have a great evening!

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I wholeheartedly agree, I've only recently realized that to pursue anything creative or life improving, sometimes you have to disengage from the matrix, turn off your phone and not succumb to the curiosity of buzzes and squeaks every five minutes.

Your autobiography was a great read, not just because of the subject matter, but because you have excellent powers of description. I'd certainly read another book by you, be it fact, fiction or faction! It'll be engaging and entertaining.

I hope you're enjoying your time in England, I've never been back since I left, but maybe one day. 😏

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Thank you for reading and participating Rob!

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Nov 8, 2022Liked by Kathy Valentine

I love this idea! I'm interested in your writing, musings, ideas, etc. I think this the perfect time to try something different. Looking forward to your next book but excited to read your newsletter!

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Hi Becky, thank you for checking it out!

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Nov 8, 2022Liked by Kathy Valentine

"What's next?" is a question that is both scary and exhilarating at the same time. It's both my favorite and least favorite thing to ask.

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Hi Neil!

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So glad you are on Substack--I follow a number of people here!

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I subscribe to quite a few but don't have them all visible

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Awesome, Kathy! I absolutely loved your book, and am grateful to be on this newsletter journey with you and the rest of the readers! A lot of what you're saying is relatable, so I think you've got something here. Let's see where it goes.

PS For whatever it's worth: when I want to put thoughts on paper (figuratively speaking) but not in the mood to wrestle with the keyboard, I use a speech-to-text app to get the ideas down, and then edit for punctuation, etc. later. In any case, looking forward to the next update!

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Thanks Laura, I think I'm going to like the smaller, more contact version of being online than social med - welcome here!

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Kathy, I'm happy to see you taking this direction with your writing. You're a fantastic, thoughtful person and writer, and I really can't wait to see where you go with this and what you end up writing. I never get to see you/talk to you anymore, so I look forward to this method of checking in on you and your adventures.

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Hi John, thank you for these very kind words! I think this is a much better way to stay accessible and to communicate with people. Glad you are doing well! xK

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