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Brokenwings87 rated for R&W: October 2024 TBR progress on Nov 11, 2024
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Comment: What do you like about this author? Gabriel Garcia Marquez
KSENiA rated for R&W: October 2024 TBR progress on Nov 8, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing!
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: October 2024 TBR progress on Nov 7, 2024
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Comment: Great job cleaning up your list! Thanks for sharing.
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KSENiA rated for R&W: August 2024 TBR progress on Oct 25, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
KSENiA rated for R&W: September 2024 TBR progress on Oct 25, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
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Comment: Thanks! I’ll get these moving shortly. Thanks for the cool stickers as well.
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: September 2024 TBR progress on Oct 15, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for sharing. Yay! For being out of your reading slump!
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Comment: The little envelope is so cute! Thank you :-)
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: July 2024 TBR progress on Aug 11, 2024
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Comment: I'm sorry to hear you had a rough month at work. I hope you're able to read more soon. Thanks for sharing and for joining the swap!
Response: Thank you Colleen. Things are all uphill from here, I think. :)
LilacSilence rated for R&W: July 2024 TBR progress on Aug 11, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing! -- Wow, you had a busy month. Hope you have enjoyed all the activities.
Brokenwings87 rated for R&W: July 2024 TBR progress on Aug 9, 2024
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Comment: Clairssa is a very very long book O_O wow. Do you just keep a word document or do you have a spreadsheet?
Response: I have a spreadsheet and I also track my reading on Goodreads. :)
KSENiA rated for R&W: June 2024 TBR progress on Jul 13, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
Brokenwings87 rated for R&W: June 2024 TBR progress on Jul 9, 2024
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Comment: How do you know what year you added books? I haven't gotten this far yet :D But know at some point I should label them by year added.
Response: Sorry for the slow response! I keep my TBR on Goodreads, so I can see the date I added books to my shelf.
LilacSilence rated for R&W: June 2024 TBR progress on Jul 8, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing!
KSENiA rated for R&W: May 2024 TBR progress on Jun 18, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
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Comment: I will pass along the traveler you sent. Thank you for the extra items.
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: May 2024 TBR progress on Jun 9, 2024
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Comment: You had a super busy month! It's great you got any reading done at all!
Brokenwings87 rated for R&W: May 2024 TBR progress on Jun 5, 2024
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Comment: I really like how you break down your list by year....I will have to figure out how to do that for next year (this is the first year I have done a TBR).
KSENiA rated for R&W: April 2024 TBR progress on May 12, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing!
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: April 2024 TBR progress on May 12, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for sharing! I'd say on the out-of-print book, you could either buy a used copy or an ebook. Just my two cents! Thanks for always joining the swap!
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Comment: Thank you for the well-traveled postcards 😊 I'll be sure to send them on in the next round
Brokenwings87 rated for R&W: April 2024 TBR progress on May 1, 2024
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Comment: Glad it's not just me adding to TBR like crazy. Thank you for sharing!
LilacSilence rated for R&W: March 2024 TBR progress on Apr 10, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
Brokenwings87 rated for R&W: March 2024 TBR progress on Apr 9, 2024
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Comment: You have given me a new idea of tracking by year. I made a master sheet recently and will see how that goes O_O Hard to keep things straight / sort things out for added / removed right now. Thank you for sharing!
Aleesha rated for R&W: March 2024 TBR progress on Apr 8, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for your review and sharing your updates.
KSENiA rated for R&W: February 2024 TBR progress on Mar 13, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing. I really loved what you wrote about The Pillow Book. I always wanted to read it, since I first heard about it in my favorite movie of the same name. I definitely need to read the original.
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: February 2024 TBR progress on Mar 6, 2024
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Comment: It happens! I hope you have more time to read soon! Thanks for sharing!
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Comment: Thank you for sharing and great recommendation. You spoke so well about the Pillow Book that I have ordered it. Can't wait to read it :)
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: January 2024 TBR progress on Feb 13, 2024
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Comment: At least you read all TBR books, I have trouble with that LOL
KSENiA rated for R&W: January 2024 TBR progress on Feb 11, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
Aleesha rated for R&W: January 2024 TBR progress on Feb 7, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your extensive TBR list. I like that you set some individual goals for yourself to clear up the older books on your list. Good luck!
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: December 2023 TBR progress on Jan 2, 2024
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Comment: You did a great job! Each year is different. You're still down quite a bit from the start in 2019.
mysmashbooklife rated for R&W 2024 TBR Planning on Jan 1, 2024
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Comment: Good luck with your TBR. You have so many on there! Have fun reading!
Aleesha rated for R&W 2024 TBR Planning on Jan 1, 2024
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Comment: Wow! Thank you for such a detailed TBR list! I might just have to make a list like this for myself.
LilacSilence rated for R&W 2024 TBR Planning on Jan 1, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing. I really love the term "door stopper". So thank you for that, too. Now my imagination kicks in every time I think of reading a chunky book :)
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: November 2023 TBR progress on Dec 12, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for sharing! I wish I could take a solo trip with just Jedi, my doggo! I guess if I had to I might be able to ask one of my family members who might know someone with a cabin. Hmm
KSENiA rated for R&W: September 2023 TBR progress on Dec 8, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for sharing. Sorry for the late rating.
KSENiA rated for R&W: October 2023 TBR progress on Dec 8, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for sharing. Sorry for the late rating.
KSENiA rated for R&W: November 2023 TBR progress on Dec 8, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for sharing. Happy holidays!
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: October 2023 TBR progress on Nov 11, 2023
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Comment: I read Under the Banner of Heaven this month! Odd.
LilacSilence rated for R&W: October 2023 TBR progress on Nov 9, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your reads with me!
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Comment: Thank you πŸ˜€
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Comment: Good job on reading that huge book! I hope your reading picks up soon. Congrats on the new job!
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your TBR progress with me.
KSENiA rated for R&W: August 2023 TBR progress on Sep 27, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: August 2023 TBR progress on Sep 3, 2023
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Comment: Congrats on the promotion! I hope you had a great trip!
LilacSilence rated for R&W: August 2023 TBR progress on Sep 2, 2023
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Comment: Hello Kara. Thank you for sharing! -- Wow, I hope you enjoyed your stay in Japan!
KSENiA rated for R&W: June 2023 TBR progress on Jul 19, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: June 2023 TBR progress on Jul 4, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the update! Sorry to hear it's a slow reading year.
LilacSilence rated for R&W: June 2023 TBR progress on Jun 30, 2023
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Comment: Hello Kara! Thank you for sharing your progress with me. I got inspired by your book goals!
KSENiA rated for R&W: May 2023 TBR progress on Jun 18, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
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Comment: Thank you for moving this PC along! I hope your hiking trips go well. :-)
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: May 2023 TBR progress on Jun 4, 2023
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Comment: Sorry to hear you didn't love anything.
mysmashbooklife rated for R&W: May 2023 TBR progress on Jun 4, 2023
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Comment: Two books from your list is great! Maybe you can do more next month! Keep reading!
lostinavalon rated for R&W: April 2023 TBR progress on May 7, 2023
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Comment: Your book sounds interesting---thanks for sharing!
lostinavalon rated for R&W: March 2023 TBR progress on May 7, 2023
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KSENiA rated for R&W: March 2023 TBR progress on May 7, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
KSENiA rated for R&W: April 2023 TBR progress on May 7, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
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Comment: Thank you, Kara! I will pass the two postcards on in the next round! Thank you for the postcard sized paper with dragonflies, too. I will use this in my papercrafts or in my journal! ❀️... Karla, 4/13/23
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Comment: Two books of the list. It is a small amount, but still good. Keep reading!
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Comment: The TBR is a bit smaller now! Great progress!
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: February 2023 TBR progress on Mar 7, 2023
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Comment: You got a few of your goals done so I call it a win!
KSENiA rated for R&W: January 2023 TBR progress on Feb 19, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for sharing
christywebb rated for R&W: January 2023 TBR progress on Feb 8, 2023
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Comment: Wow! You keep some great stats! Happy reading!
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: January 2023 TBR progress on Feb 5, 2023
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Comment: Sounds like a good idea to have some specific books to read.
KSENiA rated for R&W: December 2022 TBR progress on Jan 30, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
KSENiA rated for R&W 2023 TBR Planning on Jan 30, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for sharing. Good luck with your goal!
littlehana86 rated for R&W 2023 TBR Planning on Jan 27, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for sharing. May you have a wonderful reading year this year.
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: December 2022 TBR progress on Jan 5, 2023
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Comment: Even if you didn't quite reach your goal, at least you got your list down a bit!
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Comment: 500... Is a lot of books... Haha. I hope you will reach your goal tho. Happy reading!
Response: Thank you! Happy reading to you, too!
christywebb rated for R&W 2023 TBR Planning on Jan 4, 2023
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Comment: Wow! I love all your tracking detail! Good luck with your TBR!
Response: Thanks; happy reading to you!
littlehana86 rated for R&W: My Current Read PC Swap on Dec 31, 2022
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Comment: Hello. Thanks for sharing your reading. I haven't try reading short story books. I should try someday.
Response: Glad the PC (and extras) arrived safely. Happy reading in 2023!
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Comment: Thank you!
KSENiA rated for R&W: October 2022 TBR progress on Nov 13, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: October 2022 TBR progress on Nov 3, 2022
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Comment: Thanks for sharing! My progress would have been better if I hadn't added all those library books!
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Comment: Thank you for sharing! Your TBR is so long. I always try to keep it at 20 and everytime I read one, I can add a new one.
KSENiA rated for R&W: September 2022 TBR progress on Oct 17, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
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Comment: Yay, your journey starts anew- I'll get your card on it's way next round :- )
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Comment: Good job! Thanks for sharing!
KSENiA rated for R&W:August 2022 TBR progress on Sep 21, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
mysmashbooklife rated for R&W:August 2022 TBR progress on Sep 14, 2022
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colleenbUSA rated for R&W:August 2022 TBR progress on Sep 3, 2022
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Comment: Thanks for sharing!
KSENiA rated for R&W: July 2022 TBR progress on Aug 20, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
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Comment: Thanks for the extra!!!
mysmashbooklife rated for R&W: July 2022 TBR progress on Aug 9, 2022
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Comment: Wow! It was really great to read you read some from your list in 2009-2010.
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: July 2022 TBR progress on Aug 7, 2022
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Comment: Awesome job! Thanks for sharing!
colleenbUSA rated for R&W:June 2022 TBR progress on Jul 4, 2022
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Comment: Great job! Thanks for sharing!
KSENiA rated for R&W:June 2022 TBR progress on Jul 3, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
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Comment: Thank you! Passing the card along!
lostinavalon rated for R&W: May 2022 TBR progress on Jun 6, 2022
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Comment: Thanks for sending---your books look really interesting!
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: May 2022 TBR progress on Jun 6, 2022
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Comment: Awesome job! Thanks for sharing!
KSENiA rated for R&W: May 2022 TBR progress on Jun 6, 2022
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Comment: Thank you.
KSENiA rated for R&W: April 2022 TBR progress on May 15, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
lostinavalon rated for R&W: April 2022 TBR progress on May 4, 2022
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Comment: Thank you so much for sending your list. I've noted several of these to look for myself!
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: April 2022 TBR progress on May 2, 2022
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Comment: Awesome job! Congrats on shortening your list by 100 books!
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Comment: Sorry for this late rating. It arrived 4 days ago, I was offline a couple of days. I will send it forward.
KSENiA rated for R&W: March 2022 TBR progress on Apr 13, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
lostinavalon rated for R&W: March 2022 TBR progress on Apr 12, 2022
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colleenbUSA rated for R&W: March 2022 TBR progress on Apr 7, 2022
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Comment: Great job! Thanks for sharing!
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Comment: Thank you so much for all your postcards. I am so sorry about your dog but admire your positive attitude and your ability to find the good in each day
Response: Thank you! At first I thought it was a terrible week to do the swap for me, but it really turned into a blessing. Glad all the cards arrived safe!
KSENiA rated for R&W: February 2022 TBR progress on Mar 20, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
theirmimi rated for Naked Map PCs to 3 Partners #6 on Mar 19, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for the nice note and postcard.
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Comment: Sorry about the late rate, husband put my mail in with his and came across it last night.
Response: No worries, glad it arrived safe!
lylanni rated for AMA: Collaboration PC #105 on Mar 17, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for the card, it is going to be interesting to decorate it!
Response: Yup, it's a bit of a toughie! Enjoy. :)
Onyx rated for Naked Map PCs to 3 Partners #6 on Mar 15, 2022
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Comment: What a cool Nevada map card, I have never seen that one before. So excited there will be a new Maisy next week!
Response: woohoo!!
myancey rated for Naked Map PCs to 3 Partners #6 on Mar 15, 2022
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Comment: Kara thanks for the Oregon pc. It’s so detailed and I love it so much. Thanks girl. See u soon
Response: You're welcome!
Maddashin rated for Collaborative letter #10 on Mar 13, 2022
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Comment: Thanks πŸ™ Hearts πŸ’•
Response: You're welcome!
lostinavalon rated for R&W: February 2022 TBR progress on Mar 13, 2022
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Comment: Thanks for sending!
pynart2 rated for Zentangle Mandala on Mar 13, 2022
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Comment: Loved your Mandala and wonderful little letter. Thank you for supporting the group and this swap.
Response: So glad you like it!
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Comment: Thank you for sharing you list! I remember reading "An American Marriage" when it came out - that one still managed to stick with me!
Response: You're welcome, thanks for rating! An American Marriage is definitely a great read.
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Comment: Thanks!
Response: You're welcome!
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: February 2022 TBR progress on Mar 6, 2022
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Comment: My list seems to be ever-growing! LOL, at least your result was a negative number! Thanks for sharing!
CraftyShana76 rated for Quick PC Swap (US Only) on Mar 3, 2022
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Comment: Love ❀️ the PC! TYVM!
Response: You're welcome!
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Comment: Hello Kara, Thanks for forwarding the PC. I had to try very hard to make my writing that small!
Response: Haha! Yes, that one will have room for lots of signers!
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Comment: Hi Kara, thanks for the postcard of Nevada! It was also postmarked 02/22/22, so that is neat. Nice to see others enjoy my hobbies :) Damien
Response: You're welcome! That IS a fun postmark!
Jbondbull rated for Ugly PC Swap #47 on Feb 23, 2022
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Comment: Thankyou for the awesome postcard.
Response: You're welcome - glad you like it!
PrincessLeia rated for AMA: Collaboration PC #104 on Feb 22, 2022
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Comment: Thanks for forwarding the PC. Love the mandala - you must have a steady hand!
Response: I take it nice and slow. :)
myancey rated for PC from a Place I Don't Live #21 on Feb 22, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for the Nevada pc
Response: You're welcome!
Karen07 rated for PC from a Place I Don't Live #21 on Feb 22, 2022
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Comment: Great map card! Thank you!
Response: You're welcome!
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Comment: Thank you for the PC - sounds like you found a wonderful hobby.
Response: You're welcome!
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Comment: I like the map card of NV. πŸ™‚ Thank you! I agree, postcards are magical - little conversations with pretty pictures. πŸ¦„
Response: Glad you like it! :)
KSENiA rated for R&W: January 2022 TBR progress on Feb 8, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
FairyLady rated for R&W: January 2022 TBR progress on Feb 7, 2022
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Comment: Thanks for sharing. Was the Name of the Rose any good? I'm curious for that one, as I've saw the movie with Sean Connery once and I liked it back then.
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: January 2022 TBR progress on Feb 4, 2022
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Comment: Thanks for sharing!
savannahjan rated for R&W: Best of 2021 on Jan 21, 2022
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Comment: I loved your concise reviews of the books you read. It seems like you read a very different kind of books than a lot of people,
Response: Thanks! My favorite books are classics and experimental fiction, though I enjoy lots of "regular" literary fiction too! I definitely read less genre fiction than most people I know. It's wonderful that there's SO MANY books in the world -- we can all read whatever we want and never run out. :)
ktk8 rated for AMA: Collaboration PC #103 on Jan 10, 2022
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Comment: WoW what a fun card to work on..... I love birds and FEATHERS...... Many hearts to you.... Happy New Year!
Response: Glad it arrived safely!
KSENiA rated for R&W: November TBR progress on Jan 9, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for sharing. Sorry for the late rating.
Response: No worries!
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Comment: .Thank you for sharing your progress! I'm glad you got to reduce your list even more, if you think how much you've been reducing your list since you started. Congrats! =)
Response: Me too -- thank you!
KSENiA rated for R&W: December 2021 TBR progress on Jan 9, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for sharing! Happy New Year!
KSENiA rated for R&W 2022 TBR Planning on Jan 9, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for sharing! Happy New Year!
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: December 2021 TBR progress on Jan 5, 2022
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Comment: Thanks for sharing! December was a slower month for me too.
colleenbUSA rated for R&W 2022 TBR Planning on Jan 5, 2022
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Comment: You're so organized! Thanks for sharing!
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Comment: I absolutely love the paper and rubber stamps you used to write your note on. I am excited to forward these postcards home. I was the last one on a similar swap> I feel good to send it have been the one to send it home. :) I hope/pray 2022 brings you more joy, health and love. I have a similar ant, it is one size in a marker style. I love it. be careful in this time of this covid
Response: Thank you, and so glad you enjoyed the note! I love those ants too.
Carollee922 rated for R&W 2022 TBR Planning on Jan 4, 2022
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Comment: Your spreadsheet warmed my nerdy heart. I love it. I wish you all the luck getting to 500
Response: Thanks so much!
FairyLady rated for R&W: November TBR progress on Dec 8, 2021
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Comment: A b&b with a library, oh my goodness! Seems like a lot of fun. Did you like The Trial by Kafka? I read a graphic novel adaptation and I'm still confused. XD Which book was your favorite this month?
Response: It's a super fun place -- called Sylvia Beach. If you're ever in Newport, Oregon, it's worth a stay. I did enjoy The Trial. Some dark, twisted humor, for sure. My November favorite was definitely In the City of Shy Hunters. Hope you're well!
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: November TBR progress on Dec 3, 2021
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Comment: Wow! You're doing an amazing job!
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your lists! My good reads lists has some back from 2016, I think, but I never really got terribly organized - I try to read what I've bought new first, and then library books, but books I get as trades or buy used tend to get forgotten a little more often. When I started this whole procedure years ago, I wish I'd kept a written copy - my digital copy was eaten by my old computer. :( Along with the photos of the book stacks. :( :( I'm impressed by your progress though! :) and I agree about "Brave New World" - I never had to read it in school, neither did my kids, but I feel like I'm among the very last in the world to read it! Someday ... :)
Response: Now that I've finally read Brave New World, you might be officially last! Thanks for the rating. Oh, and if no one else said already, I'm happy to take over the TBR progress swaps. I don't really do the Unread shelf project so might drop that part, but I like the monthly check-in for my TBR list!
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Comment: Your postcards arrived! One was signed and sent home, and the other is ready to move on in the next round! Thanks for the extra goodies too!
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
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Comment: What a productive reading month. ^_^ Glad you liked your book choice of this month. :) Thanks for sharing.
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Comment: Thanks for sharing
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Comment: Thank you for all the wonderful reading suggestions, Kara! I ❀️ the 20ies very much, but haven't read much yet! I loved the notecard you used too! πŸ€—
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
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Comment: Looks like you're making great progress. :) I'm still very impressed that you are getting your books from the library, rather than buying them! Hope you have a happy fall :)
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Comment: Looks like you made great progress. Summer time also makes me more prodicutive. ^_^ Thanks for sharing
wolfeagle rated for AMA: Collaboration PC #99 on Aug 31, 2021
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Comment: Wow. This is an oldie. Thank you.
Snailmail1772 rated for R&W What I'm reading postcard on Aug 21, 2021
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Comment: Thanks for the gorgeous postcard! I enjoyed Overstory as well. I need to read Jhumpa Lahiri soon. I see her books everywhere.
Response: You're welcome! Glad you like the postcard!
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Comment: Congratulations on a great month! And thank you for sharing your progress =)
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Comment: Well done, 10 books! :D I hope to read some Jules Verne in the Future. What was your favorite from the 10 books you've read? Thanks for sharing.
Response: Hard to choose! I think my favorites of these 10 was the short story collection What is Not Yours is Not Yours by Helen Oyeyemi -- These are super experimental stories, which is right up my alley.
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Comment: Thank you for the postcard! Even though I have a degree in literature and have heard of Proust and his influence, I realized I've never read any of his work. I'm a slow reader, so I've added the audiobook of Swann's Way to my library wishlist.
Response: I have the same degree and never read Proust in school either. It's too long for even a semester, I'd say!
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Comment: Great job! Thanks for sharing!
KSENiA rated for R&W: June TBR progress on Jul 12, 2021
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
USAFwife rated for R&W: June TBR progress on Jul 4, 2021
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your progress! Do you read outside when you can?
Response: Oh yes!
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: June TBR progress on Jul 3, 2021
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Comment: Good job!
colleenbUSA rated for R&W: May TBR progress on Jun 6, 2021
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Comment: Thanks for sharing, great job!
USAFwife rated for R&W: May TBR progress on Jun 5, 2021
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Comment: Congratulations on your progress and thank you for sharing. :) Do you like the Maise Dobbs series? I've had people recommend the books to me, but I couldn't get into them and haven't gone back to the series. The summaries always sound good though.
Response: I really enjoy them! But I don't usually enjoy the mystery genre -- for me it's all about the character of Maisie.
FairyLady rated for R&W: May TBR progress on Jun 5, 2021
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Comment: Looks like you had a very focussed month, well done I would say. ^_^ Thanks for sharing.
colleenbUSA rated for TBR: In April I read ... on May 7, 2021
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Comment: Thanks for sharing! And good job!
USAFwife rated for TBR: In April I read ... on May 6, 2021
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your list. :) Was "Wonder Boys" good? a few people have recommended it to me, but I'm not sure if I would like it. Congrats for making progress on your 2009 books, too!
fiorellaione rated for TBR: In April I read ... on May 6, 2021
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Comment: Funny how you're talking of summer while I'm here, freezing with the first colds xD Great progress with your list, congrats!
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
CajunLady rated for TBR: In March I read ... on Apr 7, 2021
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Comment: Thank you!
USAFwife rated for TBR: In March I read ... on Apr 7, 2021
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Comment: Thanks so much for sharing your list! I just bought "A Jury of Her Peers" recently, but I wasn't sure if I really wanted to read it. I found out Anne Bradstreet is an ancestor, so I've wanted to learn more about her. I might just need to put Jury higher in my stacks. :)
Response: Sorry, I've been neglecting to respond to ratings! For Jury of Her Peers, I totally recommend just reading about the authors (or time periods) that interest you. No need to read straight through necessarily.
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Comment: I'm glad you're having such nice weather! I read Lives of Girls and Women some years ago, and I liked it a lot. Did you?
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Comment: How good that you got to cross out one that's been on your list for so long! =) I'm also trying to prioritize some of my oldies.Your description of the author's style got my attention. Would I dare reading some horror for a change? Thank you Kara for sharing your thoughts!
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Comment: Thanks for sharing. Seems like you had a great reading month. ^_^
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Comment: Hi Kara, Congratulations for completing books that have been on your list for a while.
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Comment: Great progress! It's so satisfying to finally cross out books that have been on our lists for so long, isn't it? And I'm glad you read those 2 at the perfect time to enjoy them! I had that feeling this month as well. Thank you for sharing =)
USAFwife rated for TBR: In January 2021 I read ... on Feb 5, 2021
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Comment: someone just suggested The Moonstone (Wilkie Collins) to me - did you enjoy it? I haven't been enjoying the newer books lately, so I'm turning to the classic types. :)
Response: Sorry for the slow response, but yes, I did! It's a classic and also a mystery; very entertaining! Not to add too much to your list... but if you like it, try The Woman in White too - I thought it was even better than The Moonstone.
FairyLady rated for TBR: In January 2021 I read ... on Feb 5, 2021
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Comment: Kafka on the Shore sounds like a great book, it's on my TBR now. ^_^ Thanks for sharing.
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Comment: Amazing progress! I need to learn from you!
BrunetteBunny rated for TBR: In December I read ... on Jan 18, 2021
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Comment: I hauling 13 is so impressive!
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Comment: Great job!
KSENiA rated for TBR: 2020 End of year update & totals on Jan 11, 2021
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
colleenbUSA rated for TBR: In December I read ... on Jan 8, 2021
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Comment: Great progress!
fiorellaione rated for TBR: 2021 TBR planning on Jan 8, 2021
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Comment: Glad to know I'm not the only one sort of planning for the next 2 to 3 years xD So many books, so little time! I hope you beat your goals for this year!
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Comment: Wow, you have such an organized plan! I'm sure this new year will be as successful as the past =) Congratulations on your progress!
USAFwife rated for TBR: In December I read ... on Jan 6, 2021
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Comment: Congratulations on your progress! :) One of the books you read is one I've been seeing a LOT and have considered adding to my list. I'm trying not to auto-add books that are popular, though. Thanks for sharing!
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Comment: Sounds like you are making a lot of progress! I'm so happy to hear that. It IS hard to not add books when doing these book swaps. But I guess we'll always be adding, right? :) Thanks for sharing your progress. Here's to another good year!
monsbrick rated for TBR: 2021 TBR planning on Jan 5, 2021
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Comment: Kara, good luck with all your goals for 2021!!
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Comment: Hi Kara! Congratulations on all the reading you did this year!
KSENiA rated for TBR: 2021 TBR planning on Jan 5, 2021
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Comment: Thank you for sharing. Good reading year to you.
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Comment: Seems like you did great.^_^ 48 books read is definitely a good number. Thanks for sharing.
BrunetteBunny rated for TBR: In November I read ... on Dec 8, 2020
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monsbrick rated for TBR: In November I read ... on Dec 7, 2020
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Comment: Hi Kara, Happy Holidays! Wow you have a lot of books too!! I don't know why I'm extra aware of that today...with everyone's lists. There's a joy in having that much reading pleasure to look forward to.
colleenbUSA rated for TBR: In November I read ... on Dec 2, 2020
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Comment: Thanks for the update! Hopefully, you'll be able to get a little lower than where you started in December!
BrunetteBunny rated for TBR: In October I read ... on Nov 9, 2020
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Comment: A solo reading vacation sounds truly decadent!
Response: It is! It's wonderful -- and I look forward to it all year. :)
fiorellaione rated for TBR: In October I read ... on Nov 6, 2020
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your progress! Hey, as long as the list is shorter by the end of the year, be it just one book shorter, I think we can call it a success xD
USAFwife rated for TBR: In October I read ... on Nov 3, 2020
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Comment: Wow, you made great progress! I find myself searching out new titles more when I'm reading more as well. A vicious cycle!
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Comment: Added a couple from your September reads to my TBR list! Congrats on such a big negative number this month!
USAFwife rated for TBR: In September I read ... on Oct 3, 2020
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Comment: thanks for sharing your progress. :)
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Comment: Thank you for sharing, and congratulations on your ongoing progress :)
Neenarneenar rated for TBR: March Update! on Sep 23, 2020
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fiorellaione rated for TBR: In August I read ... on Sep 3, 2020
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Comment: Yay, great work this month! Slowly but surely the list will get shorter :)
colleenbUSA rated for TBR: In August I read ... on Sep 3, 2020
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Comment: Good job!
USAFwife rated for TBR: In August I read ... on Sep 2, 2020
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Comment: Some progress is better than no progress, right? :) I've had The Dutch House recommended to me, but not sure if I'd like it? Thanks for sharing your list :)
BrunetteBunny rated for TBR: In July I read ... on Aug 3, 2020
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Comment: Glad you're finding your groove. Hooray for a month full of reading!
USAFwife rated for TBR: In July I read ... on Aug 1, 2020
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Comment: COVID-rhythm - now there's a new term! We don't seem to have found ours yet. Did you enjoy "The Shadow of the Wind" (Carlos Ruiz Zafon)? It's one of my favorites, but I haven't continued the series yet. How was "White Fragility" (Robin DiAngelo)? I keep getting recommendations for it, but I haven't decided if I want to add it to our list or not. Thanks for sharing your progress. :)
fiorellaione rated for TBR: In July I read ... on Aug 1, 2020
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Comment: Congrutalutions on a good month! And thank you for sharing your progress =)
USAFwife rated for TBR: In June I read ... on Jul 4, 2020
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Comment: Thanks for sharing. :) And camping sounds like a nice fit this summer! I hope you had fun. Thanks for sharing your update. :)
fiorellaione rated for TBR: In June I read ... on Jul 4, 2020
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Comment: Hope you're having fun camping!
monsbrick rated for TBR: In June I read ... on Jun 28, 2020
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Comment: Hi Kara, ohhh I love camping. We never go. And I didn't grow up doing it but camp fires and stars at night and being surrounded by nature...yum yum yum. Have a grand time! Thanks for your list. I feel similarly.
BrunetteBunny rated for TBR: In May I read ... on Jun 23, 2020
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Comment: Hooray for a negative number on your shelf! I only consider the books/eBooks I have checked out or bought for the monthly counts, my virtual TBR shelf on goodreads is too horribly long to consider.
USAFwife rated for TBR: In May I read ... on Jun 11, 2020
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Comment: Looks like you're making progress. :) Thanks for sharing :) :)
monsbrick rated for TBR: In May I read ... on Jun 8, 2020
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Comment: Hi Kara, congrats again on getting through your TBR books and I’m glad you listed the titles you completed. I felt intrigued by some of these books.
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Comment: Hi Kara thanks for sharing this book for me. I will check it out soon!
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colleenbUSA rated for TBR In April I read ... on May 8, 2020
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Comment: Sorry for the delay in rating! You're doing a great job!
USAFwife rated for TBR In April I read ... on May 6, 2020
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Comment: Looks like you're making progress. :) That's great. :) Thanks for sharing :) :)
BrunetteBunny rated for TBR In April I read ... on May 5, 2020
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Comment: Hooray for a negative TBR list month!
USAFwife rated for TBR: In March 2020 I read ... on Apr 10, 2020
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Comment: Looks like you're making progress! :)
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Comment: Thanks for sharing! Sounds like you found a treasure hiding in your TBR. :)
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Comment: Thanks for the update!
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Comment: Hooray for a negative # TBR month!
fiorellaione rated for TBR Female authors on Apr 5, 2020
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Comment: When suddenly our home turns into our office, it's harder to keep a clear delimitation between working and non-working hours. Hope the adaptation process goes well and, most importantly, the three of you stay safe!
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Comment: Hooray for not adding any new books this month. I'm so impressed!
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your book. :) It sounds interesting. :)
USAFwife rated for TBR: In February 2020 I read ... on Mar 8, 2020
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Comment: Looks like you made some progress! :) That's great. Thanks for sharing :)
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Comment: What you said about the writing style intrigued me, because it reminded me of a similar resource used by CortΓ‘zar in one of his novels. I'll look it up!
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Comment: Great stats! Keep going! :D
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Comment: Thanks Kara, appreciate the depth of your review.
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Comment: Great progress! There's such a thrill in finally crossing off books that have been in the waiting list for so long =)
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Comment: Thanks very much for your email and your review of Death in Varanasi. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I must confess to not being a Geoff Dyer fan -- the couple of books I've tried just didn't work for me, but I'm glad your January TBR reads were generally successful!
monsbrick rated for TBR: In January 2020 I read ... on Feb 4, 2020
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Comment: Yay! It is fun following along with your progress.
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Comment: Great job!
USAFwife rated for TBR: In January 2020 I read ... on Feb 4, 2020
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Comment: I went backwards too. :( But it's a new month, right? :)
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Comment: Thanks for sharing. :)
monsbrick rated for TBR: In 2019, I read ... on Jan 21, 2020
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Comment: Glad you’re enjoying this group! I find it super helpful too.
colleenbUSA rated for TBR: In 2019, I read ... on Jan 17, 2020
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Comment: Good job! Great reduction if your TBR
USAFwife rated for TBR: In 2019, I read ... on Jan 16, 2020
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Comment: Wow, you made great progress! I'm glad to hear that the group helped your. :) Here's to a new year of great progress, right? :)
fiorellaione rated for TBR: In 2019, I read ... on Jan 16, 2020
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Comment: Yay! What a great reading year! I particullarly like how well balanced were your TBR and out of list reads xD
fiorellaione rated for TBR: In December I read ... on Jan 8, 2020
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Comment: It's ok if you didn't reach you goal, you still made a lot of progress and, most importantly, you had a great time =) For a new year filled with books!
monsbrick rated for TBR: In December I read ... on Jan 6, 2020
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Comment: Thanks Kara!!
colleenbUSA rated for TBR: In December I read ... on Jan 5, 2020
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Comment: Way to go on reducing your TBR! Wishing you even more luck in the new year!
colleenbUSA rated for TBR: In November I read ... on Dec 1, 2019
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Comment: Great job! I wish I could take a solo vacation like that!
fiorellaione rated for TBR: In November I read ... on Dec 1, 2019
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Comment: Thank you for your update! And congratulations on your great month =) It's fun to see how we're all already making plans for our 2020 list
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Comment: I enjoyed very much reading your thoughts on the books. I have the Decameron in my own list, and I've been avoiding it because I know it will take me probably several months to finish it πŸ˜… thank you for sharing!
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Comment: Good job on making some good progress on your list!
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Comment: Thanks for the email. :) You did take on some longer ones, didn't you? haha! Although I'm not familiar with The Decameron, I"m with you on reading the older, classic books as modern day humans. I've re-read several classics this year, and we are currently listening to Dracula as a family, and wow is it 'outdated'! It does prompt some interesting discussions .... The Vindication Of The Rights Of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft is on my list, and I have a feeling that's going to be interesting as well. Hmm, maybe that could be a category for a swap! :) haha Thanks for sharing, and I hope all are healthy in your household. :)
monsbrick rated for TBR: Read a classic with me on Sep 19, 2019
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Comment: Reading your review of The Decameron has sparked my interest! Thank you
USAFwife rated for TBR: August Update! on Sep 14, 2019
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Comment: Congrats on your progress!
fiorellaione rated for TBR: August Update! on Sep 11, 2019
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Comment: I'm glad you enjoyed your readings! It's a shame that one must count all those compiled stories as just one book, though, because you actually read so much!
monsbrick rated for TBR: August Update! on Sep 4, 2019
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Comment: Hi Kara, Thanks! Hope I can spend more time reading this month!
fiorellaione rated for TBR: July update! on Aug 21, 2019
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Comment: Sorry for the late rating! It's been a long time since I last read Mme Bovary, I should add it as a re-read, perhaps for next year's list =) Hope you're still enjoyng your summer!
tentmari rated for TBR: July update! on Aug 15, 2019
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Comment: Progress, no matter how small is still progress. I added a book to my list, too, but I read 15 books so I still made progress. Keep up the good work! 😊
USAFwife rated for TBR: July update! on Aug 14, 2019
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Comment: I"ve been in a reading slump, too, but due to moving stuff and all that. It's a total 'bummer'! Hope you are having a fun summer, though! :)
christywebb rated for R&W: In June I read ... on Jul 8, 2019
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Comment: Thank you for the list! I hope you enjoyed your vacation!
monsbrick rated for TBR: June update! on Jul 3, 2019
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Comment: Hi Kara, you have the most impressive TBR list. I was afraid to have more than 50 books on my list but I love how you embrace all your books and you keep them organized too. That is admirable!
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Comment: I hope your doing well on this! Sorry to be late rating!
fiorellaione rated for TBR: June update! on Jul 1, 2019
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Comment: Well, the Pillars of the Earth is a sort of tour de force kind of book, that must have took you a good part of the month! There's a tv adaptation of it, if you're interested! I quite enjoyed it =)
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Comment: Thanks for this great list. I don't think I"ve read any of the books on your list, so I'll have to look out for them. While packing, I actually crossed off several books from my list and discarded the books. So now I have more room! :) THanks so much for sharing. :)
carol rated for CL: Woman author Canada - Re-do on Jun 29, 2019
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Comment: Thanks so much for your review. It sounds like a wonderful book! I've been disappointed in the books I've chosen so far only in that they've lacked that national flavor you found in this one.
colleenbUSA rated for TBR: June update! on Jun 28, 2019
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Comment: You made some progress! Good job narrowing down your list a bit more.
Hugsie86 rated for CL: Woman author Canada - Re-do on Jun 28, 2019
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Comment: Thank you for the book review!
fiorellaione rated for TBR: May update! on Jun 9, 2019
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Comment: I really liked the few things I read by Alice Munro, so I'll keep an eye out for that title. Thank you for your update! :)
monsbrick rated for TBR: May update! on Jun 6, 2019
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Comment: What a list! I'm having a fabulous time looking up titles and authors and considering these books. It's a challenge to not add them onto my own TBR list. Thanks for sharing!
MRShemery rated for TBR: May update! on Jun 6, 2019
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Comment: Reading your summaries/reviews made me want to add some more books to my TBR list - thanks! LOL
USAFwife rated for TBR Unread Shelf Project Challenge on May 29, 2019
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Comment: Looks like you've got a great list. :) I haven't read any of your choices, so I'll be interested to hear what you think of them. :)
kaicee118 rated for TBR: Pledge and read! on May 21, 2019
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fiorellaione rated for TBR: April update! on May 11, 2019
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Comment: Thank you for your update! :)
marianne81 rated for Collaboration #69 on May 9, 2019
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Comment: Thank you for the new card forthis collaboration swaps. I'm going to think about what to add on it. You're enveloppe arrived teared open on both sides but luckily the card was still inside it.
Response: Oh no! Glad the card still made it!
colleenbUSA rated for TBR: April update! on May 8, 2019
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Comment: Thanks for the update. Removing even a few books helps. I removed 6-10 I think this month.
tentmari rated for TBR: Audiobook challenge! on May 7, 2019
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Comment: I really enjoyed reading your thoughts about this story and your impressions of the author reading her own story. I found it really interesting. Thanks for sharing.
colleenbUSA rated for TBR: Audiobook challenge! on May 7, 2019
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Comment: I always mutli-task while I listen to audiobooks! It's a great thing to do, plus it gives you more time to read!
MRShemery rated for TBR: April update! on May 7, 2019
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tentmari rated for TBR: April update! on May 6, 2019
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Comment: Thanks for your update. I am also trying to trim my TBR list down to a more realistic size. You definitely made some good progress. 😊🌺
DaisyNY rated for ZZ ~ Twinchie Postcard ongoing on May 6, 2019
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Comment: Serendipity just means "assorted, unnamed"?
Response: In this case! I tend to get more 'zen' out of tangling if I don't adhere to patterns and just move my pen.
USAFwife rated for TBR: Audiobook challenge! on May 6, 2019
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Comment: So glad you enjoyed the book. :) I haven't listened to that book, but now I'm curious! I might have to look for it at my library and give it a re-visit. :)
USAFwife rated for TBR: April update! on May 6, 2019
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Comment: Thanks for the update! :) I read Glass Castle so many years ago, but I remember it being really powerful! Haven't watched the movie. My daughter read the book, too. We just finished listening to "Educated" (Tara Westover) and my daughter was comparing the two! Here's to May reading! :)
hazelwitch3 rated for TBR: March Update! on Apr 22, 2019
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Comment: Many apologies for the delay in rating. Thanks for sending your list and comments -- as always, a good read in itself! You and I are among those with the longest lists, so I'm always interested to see how you're organising things. Carry on the good work -- your list is shrinking, even if slowly!
jjhere rated for Collaboration #68 on Apr 13, 2019
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Comment: I love your base! The marbled paper looks like it was gorgeous. So cool that you made the stamp, too. Hmmm...what to add...??
Response: So glad you like it! The marbled paper was really pretty - and easier to make than I thought! I took a class at my local community college.
fiorellaione rated for TBR: March Update! on Apr 10, 2019
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Comment: Thank you for your update! :I
MRShemery rated for TBR: March Update! on Apr 9, 2019
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USAFwife rated for TBR: March Update! on Apr 9, 2019
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Comment: Looks like you're making progress. :) It's hard to not add more books, isn't it?
Response: Not just hard, impossible! I may institute a remove one to add one policy.
colleenbUSA rated for TBR: March Update! on Apr 8, 2019
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Comment: Good job so far!
hazelwitch3 rated for TBR: Pledge and read! on Apr 5, 2019
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Comment: Thank you for sending me such an interesting review of Just Like Us. it sounds a fascinating book and you did a very good job of describing it. I think it's one I will probably read some time in the future.
Response: Glad you liked it! Sorry (not sorry) for potentially adding to your TBR though. :)
Ronya rated for Collaboration #67 on Mar 27, 2019
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Comment: Thank you very much. :)
USAFwife rated for TBR: Pledge and read! on Mar 27, 2019
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Comment: Thanks so much for sharing. I've seen that book on a few different newsletters and book sites. Once I tackle my current TBR, maybe I'll look for it. :)
PrairieKittin rated for ZZ ~ Twinchie Postcard ongoing on Mar 20, 2019
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Comment: Ooohhhhh.......... I'm going to have fun with this one! Thank you! Love the envelope, too!!
hazelwitch3 rated for TBR: February update! on Mar 12, 2019
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Comment: You're making good progress so far and congratulations on not adding any more to the list (unlike several of the rest of us!). Keep up the good work!
MRShemery rated for TBR: February update! on Mar 7, 2019
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colleenbUSA rated for TBR: February update! on Mar 5, 2019
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Comment: Thanks for the update, good luck!
USAFwife rated for TBR: February update! on Mar 5, 2019
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Comment: It's great that you're making progress. And I'm envious of your ability to not add to your TBR! I've not only added to my list of books to read (books not purchased) AND to my physical shelf! I'm not doing very good on that front. Wasn't "Becoming" a good book? We listened to it together as a family and everyone really enjoyed it. :) And from your list - "An American Marriage" - I LOVED that book. I got a chance to read it just after it came out last year and was very pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the book. :) Love it when that happens. :) Thanks for sharing!
jayneblonde002 rated for TBR: February update! on Mar 4, 2019
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Comment: Thank you for your list.
fiorellaione rated for TBR: February update! on Mar 4, 2019
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Comment: Thank you for your update! :)
Artistic rated for Bookish Bucket List on Feb 23, 2019
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Comment: Wow! I want to appropriate Read Around the World and the Tournament of Books. "1001 Arabian Nights" is something I, too, would like to read (but in English). Thanks.
WoodlandBanshee rated for Collaboration #66 on Feb 20, 2019
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Comment: Great additions to a great card. Thank you for the extra tuck ins!
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Comment: Thanks for this beautiful start! It will be fun to tangle and pass on! It's OK to send one back to me that I have already worked on. Hugs from Alaska, Sherry
nancylee rated for Fish Postcard on Feb 15, 2019
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Comment: Love it! One of the really fun things is how differently we all create , the cutouts are beautiful-thank you.
Neenarneenar rated for TBR: List the list! on Feb 14, 2019
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your VERY long list. I hope your able to cross many of them off this year.
Malika rated for TBR: List the list! on Feb 9, 2019
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Comment: Your list is a bookworm's heaven! I can't wait to find time to carefully go through each title :)
Response: If only I could find time to read everything! Since you want to go through a little more closely, here's the link to the list on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/2164930-bucket?shelf=to-read That way you have more information at your fingertips.
tentmari rated for TBR: List the list! on Feb 9, 2019
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Response: Hope you have a great year of reading!
fiorellaione rated for TBR: List the list! on Feb 8, 2019
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Comment: What a list! =O Thank you for sharing it :) I found some known, many that I should add to my own list and so many unknown ones! Hope you have a great reading year!
Response: Thank you - hope you enjoy your reading too this year!
USAFwife rated for TBR: List the list! on Feb 8, 2019
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Comment: You are my goal for the end of the year - to have no books on my shelves and fully use the library! You are my inspiration! :) It is a lot when it's all neatly listed, isn't it? :) I hope you enjoy the swaps and have a great year of reading. :)
Response: I think you'll make it! And if your library has a good network and interlibrary loan system, you really can get virtually anything you want to read. It's awesome!
MRShemery rated for TBR: List the list! on Feb 8, 2019
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Response: Hope you have a great year of reading!
hazelwitch3 rated for TBR: List the list! on Feb 8, 2019
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your list. A thought re prioritizing ... I found it really helpful dividing my books into categories. Somehow it made me more aware of what I actually had and also gave me lots of little lists which were a bit less overwhelming than the full list. For those of us with mega-big lists, it's hard to see progress, so having little lists might help us choose what to read next.
Response: Thanks - that's a great idea!
Marryth rated for TBR: List the list! on Feb 8, 2019
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your TBR list!
Response: Hope you have a great year of reading!
jayneblonde002 rated for TBR: List the list! on Feb 7, 2019
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Comment: My goodness! And I thought my list was long! :-) Thanks for sending.
Response: Thanks for rating, and good luck with your reading this year!
colleenbUSA rated for TBR: List the list! on Feb 7, 2019
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Comment: Good luck with your TBR!
Response: Thank you; you too!
nc27614 rated for Ribbon effect zentangle 3 on Feb 2, 2019
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Comment: I agree...ribbon was a challenge! But thanks for making us think outside of our usual box. Yes...I also like the blue sparkles. Keep warm and think Spring 'cause the groundhog says so. See ya at the mail box.
Response: So glad you like it! We're looking at snow coming here... so it goes.
elflady rated for Collaboration #65 on Jan 31, 2019
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Comment: Lovely add ons to the background. Well done. elflady
Response: Thanks!
sharmison33 rated for R&W Goals for 2019 on Jan 28, 2019
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Comment: I completely understand about reading time with little ones. Before I had kids, I read three or for books a week if not more. Now it seems like it takes forever to get through one! Good luck on reaching your goals.
Response: Thank you! Good luck on your reading goals too!
wolfeagle rated for Collaboration #64 on Jan 12, 2019
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Comment: Your card looks like my kitty who passed away earlier this year. It brought back nice memories of her. Thank you.
Response: Awww, that's lucky! Glad I chose that card. Thanks for hosting these swaps!
Artstamper rated for Zentangle experiment on Jan 12, 2019
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Comment: Wow, your experiment turned out great. I did enjoy making my experiments but don;t feel they turned out as good as yours. Thanks for such beautiful work!
Response: Glad you like it! It's fun to test and try something new -- and if you had fun that's what matters. And you probably got some ideas for next time too. :)
jenmcjen rated for R&W Dec challenge, snail mail on Jan 11, 2019
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Comment: Thanks for your lovely letter, and I am so going to get that book of short stories! I LOVE short stories. Usually I think I read horror or fantasy short stories, but I also get the annual collection of short stories - I think it's just Best Short Stories of [year] and then edited by some famous author, and I love almost all of those, too. I'll let you know after I've read them what I think!
Response: Glad you enjoyed the letter! The New Yorker publishes a great short story each month too. I often find new authors there, though they definitely have their favorite authors they publish all the time. And I highly, highly recommend Alice Munro to all short story lovers!!
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Comment: I enjoyed your letter, and thank you for the card!
Response: You're welcome!
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Comment: Thank you for your beautiful made zia
Response: You're welcome!
elflady rated for Outside the Lines postcard on Jan 2, 2019
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Comment: Thanks so much for the colourful postcard. I love it and yes it did arrive in perfect condition. Have a great year.Warm hugs elflady
Response: Glad you like it! I went bold with the color since it was for you. :)
DaisyNY rated for ZZ ~ Twinchie Postcard ongoing on Dec 30, 2018
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Comment: This is certainly a diverse set of tangles. It will be my pleasure to finish up and send it home.
Response: :)
Anettethhjertnes rated for Acorn or Leaf Shape ATC on Dec 6, 2018
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Comment: You gave me an ide for futur swaps. Thanks for putting time in to make something nice
Response: Oooo, glad I could help generate an idea!
ariestess rated for Tangle My Name on Nov 29, 2018
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Comment: Oh wow! Thank you so much! This is so pretty! I love it and can't wait to find a nice frame for it to go on my wall with my tangled WA state from a previous swap.
Response: So glad you like it! It was a fun project last weekend. :)
SassyChicken rated for Gratitude: A Postcard Journal 2 on Nov 22, 2018
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your week with me!!
Response: :) Glad they all arrived safely!
marymary914 rated for All Squared Up on Nov 21, 2018
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Comment: Thanks for the great PC!!
Response: Glad you like it, and that it arrived safely!
knuffelbeerandy rated for Twinchie Tangles on Nov 21, 2018
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Comment: Thank you for the card. they are very nice. I love the tiny drawings. Love Andrea
Response: You're welcome!
elflady rated for Twinchie Tangles on Nov 19, 2018
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Comment: Love the tangles.Great to add to the others. elflady
Response: Glad they arrived safe!
littlepinecone rated for Bucket / littlepinecone on Nov 17, 2018
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Comment: I loved both postcards you sent - they both arrived today! The William Shakespeare room looked (and sounded) especially cool! I’m glad you got to go. And the story of Ren and his little backpack was so cute. I can relate. :) Thanks for setting up this swap, I really enjoyed it!
Response: Glad they both arrived so quickly! I'm looking forward to getting yours, and glad this swap worked out. :)
Artstamper rated for Twinchie Tangles on Nov 13, 2018
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Comment: Thanks so much for these beautiful and intricate twinchies. I'll be looking forward to the next round.
Response: Glad they arrived safe!
noone7212 rated for Election Day - VOTE! on Nov 7, 2018
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cynaemon rated for Election Day - VOTE! on Nov 7, 2018
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Comment: Thanks
skier11 rated for Election Day - VOTE! on Nov 7, 2018
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Comment: Thank you!
Autumn5 rated for Election Day - VOTE! on Nov 7, 2018
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Comment: Thank you so much for sharing - and for voting!! :)
NRGordon rated for Election Day - VOTE! on Nov 7, 2018
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Comment: Thanks for your story and for casting your vote!
AuTiger rated for Election Day - VOTE! on Nov 7, 2018
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Comment: Thank you for sharing! Sounds like your voting experience was more exciting than me just driving to my local library and scanning my DV, getting my paper ballot!
Response: I don't know... yours sounded a little more action-packed! I just sat on my couch. :)
starhiker rated for Election Day - VOTE! on Nov 7, 2018
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Comment: Washington is pretty much the same no stickers either. But its nice to sit down with the pamphlet and make decisions rather than the voting booth. Thanks for voting.
Response: Agreed!
SkaGirl rated for Election Day - VOTE! on Nov 7, 2018
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Jewelss2 rated for Election Day - VOTE! on Nov 6, 2018
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espark21 rated for Election Day - VOTE! on Nov 6, 2018
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dancingtiger rated for Mystery Microfiction 11 on Nov 3, 2018
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Comment: thank you for the interesting story and lovely card.
Response: You're welcome!
Conniegirl rated for Zentangle Mini-Zine 2 on Oct 31, 2018
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Comment: Thank you! The mandalas are so pretty.
Response: You're welcome; glad you like it!
nc27614 rated for TUT ~ O Tangle on Oct 30, 2018
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Comment: O! Great tangles...and you even got some O's in there. Thanks for a sweet tile. See ya at the mail box.
Response: :) So glad you like it!
DaisyNY rated for ZZ ~ Twinchie Postcard on Oct 29, 2018
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Comment: That's a strong, graphic start. I'm glad you used nice paper, too.
Response: Thanks in advance for adding your section! I love those watercolor paper postcards.
Artstamper rated for Zentangle Mini-Zine 2 on Oct 18, 2018
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Comment: Thanks so much for your tangled Zine. I love mandalas but i don't do very well with ones small enough for a zine.
Response: Glad you like it! Mandalas are my favorite to draw. :)
ileimgruber rated for Book Lovers Letter Swap on Oct 15, 2018
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Comment: Thank you Kara for your letter ! :)
Response: You're welcome!
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Comment: Thank you for sharing. I saw Call Me by Your Name movie and liked it. May be I should read the book :)
Response: You're welcome!
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Comment: Hi Kara! Thank you for your thoughtful reviews. I have heard about 'Les Mis' all my life but never knew the story. 19 years! Oh my! That sounds like my favorite of the ones you reviewed. Thanks for joining and putting effort into your reviews.
Response: Thanks for rating, and glad you enjoyed the reviews!
PrairieKittin rated for Zentangle with tessellation on Sep 24, 2018
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Comment: Wow! these are beautiful! Thank you!!
Response: Thank you, so glad you enjoy it!
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Comment: Thank you for your list! (I saw "Call Me By Your Name" movie and I'm sure the book is way better!)
Response: I haven't seen the movie, but the book usually is better, so you're probably right! Glad it arrived safely!
Klbbird2 rated for Best Day Ever: A Postcard Journal on Sep 18, 2018
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Comment: Love the Oregon cards! I want to visit so bad and hope one day I will. My husband and I are big duck fans!!
Response: Glad you enjoy the cards and they arrived safe! It's beautiful here; definitely worth visiting!
jenmcjen rated for Simple Shapes Zentangle 2 on Sep 11, 2018
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Comment: I received your zentangle today. So gooooood!!! Also, I wanted to tell you that when my son was 8 and I was pregnant with a third baby, he asked if he could name her and I said sure. But he decided to name her Buckethead, so I decided to name her Amaria instead. But ever since I've seen your username, I've wanted to tell you that. This is beautiful zentangle art, thank you so much!
Response: That's hilarious!! I'm very glad you didn't let her be named Buckethead... does he call her that anyway? Also, so glad you like the Zentangle!
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely PC!
Response: Glad you like it!
matt319 rated for MEGA Touristy Postcard Swap USA #1 on Aug 21, 2018
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Response: Thanks for rating!
judee0624 rated for One Map PC (Blank or Naked) #8 on Aug 18, 2018
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Comment: Thanks for the fun Portland card. I've never been there.
Response: Glad you like it!
Hyshu rated for MEGA Touristy Postcard Swap USA #1 on Aug 16, 2018
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Comment: Thanks for the great card
Response: Glad you like it!
frenchd73 rated for MEGA Touristy Postcard Swap USA #1 on Aug 16, 2018
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Comment: Thank you so much for the great map pc, I love it!!
Response: So glad you like it!
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Comment: Thank you so much for this great map card! It's so detailed I love it!!
Response: So glad you like it!
katmandu rated for MEGA Touristy Postcard Swap USA #1 on Aug 14, 2018
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Comment: Great PC! Haven't seen one with this many views on it before! My kitty is very persnickety and did like the critters on your PC... but only after I rubbed some catnip on it! Thank you, from me & Shakespeare! 😺😺😺
Response: Haha! Glad you two enjoyed it. :)
soccer8s rated for MEGA Touristy Postcard Swap USA #1 on Aug 14, 2018
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Comment: Great Oregon card
Response: Glad you like it!
lynnerfb rated for Zentangle mandala - July 2018 on Aug 14, 2018
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Comment: Beautiful
Response: Thanks - glad you like it!
priony rated for MEGA Touristy Postcard Swap USA #1 on Aug 14, 2018
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Comment: Thanks! I don't have a Nevada Map card. Well, now I do!
Response: Glad it arrived safe!
bluerose3 rated for MEGA Touristy Postcard Swap USA #1 on Aug 13, 2018
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Comment: Thank you
Response: You're welcome!
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Comment: Thanks, Kara!
Response: You're so welcome!
Leftie rated for MEGA Touristy Postcard Swap USA #1 on Aug 11, 2018
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Comment: πŸ—»πŸ”....Thank you for the postcard of the majestic Mt. Hood! πŸ˜€ This is my second pc in Mega Touristy Pc #1 !....πŸ”πŸ—»πŸ”πŸ—»
Response: Glad you like the postcard!
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Comment: I don’t have that one! Don’t we live in a beautiful state?
Response: We sure do!
ariestess rated for Zentangle with color on Aug 2, 2018
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Comment: OMG! This is such a beautiful Zentangle! Thank you so much! I'm planning to put it in one of my journals. I'm just not sure which one yet. LOL
Response: So glad you like it, and that it will have a nice home! :)
waldfee rated for Custom Mini Zine on Jul 31, 2018
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Comment: Awww, so cute! It really fits perfectly, thank you very much.
Response: So glad it arrived safely, and that you like it! I enjoyed making it for you.
Autumn5 rated for Animal Postcard Swap USA #8 on Jul 19, 2018
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Comment: Thank you so much! I love the owls and that it includes info about them - so neat! :)
Response: So glad you liked it!
Kathy821 rated for Animal Postcard Swap USA #8 on Jul 16, 2018
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Comment: I love the cute bears! Thanks so much. Love the story too. How awesome to get pics too!
Response: So glad you like the card!
VASaint rated for Top Swap PC on Jul 14, 2018
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Comment: Very cool card, Kara, Thank you! :)
Response: You're welcome - glad you like it!
ariestess rated for Cento Poetry on Jul 10, 2018
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Comment: What a lovely poem! Thank you so much! I can't wait to add it to my journal.
Response: So glad you enjoyed it! :)
Holunderfee rated for White Geometrics Mail Art on Jul 5, 2018
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Comment: Hi Kara, thanks so much for your geometric mailart. It arrived safely today. I am very surprised that this thin paper stayed without buckles. I`m always afraid that the wonderful mailart might be destoyed cause of the mail-maschines. I should be more trusty, right?
Response: Glad it arrived safe! Not sure what you mean by buckles, but I have never had a problem with watercolor paper postcards. Happy swapping!
Poftoffel rated for Cento Poetry on Jul 3, 2018
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Comment: Absolutely gorgeous work! Stunning! I love it so much... I am totally inspired now! Thank you so much! <3
Response: Thank you - so glad you enjoyed it!
BizzyBusMom rated for Zentangle your way #2 on Jun 30, 2018
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Comment: I love your concept and idea of the simplicity and grid like string. Very unique to me and I love it. The colored paper for the background was also awesome (my favorite color too) Thank you BTW your "conceptional drink PC is outstanding. Im going to have to check it out :)
Response: So glad you like the Zentangle -- and the postcard too. It's a fun set of cards. I'll be sad when I've sent them all out, so I'm happy when someone I send one to really enjoys it! :)
Tattoolove90 rated for First and last lines No. 2 on Jun 30, 2018
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Response: Thanks for rating!
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Comment: Lovely, lovely, lovely. I like this one a lot
Response: So glad you like it!
PrairieKittin rated for Zentangle your way #2 on Jun 19, 2018
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Comment: Fantastic work! Love it!! Thank you!
Response: So glad you like it!
Artstamper rated for Zentangle your way #2 on Jun 18, 2018
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Comment: Your tangles are beautiful and so detailed! Thank you so much. I enjoyed doing whatever I wanted for this swap and also seeing what different partners send.
Response: Glad you like the tangle, and enjoyed the swap! I like to do whatever I want sometimes, so I figured others do too. :)
Wildchild rated for Eyes closed swap 20 on Jun 14, 2018
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SannyBunny rated for Eyes closed swap 20 on Jun 13, 2018
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Comment: Vielen lieben Dank. Dein Deutsch ist toll!
Response: Bitte sehr! Freut mich dass mein Deutsch noch verstaendlich ist! :)
aprilfoolzbaby86 rated for Eyes closed swap 20 on Jun 11, 2018
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Comment: Thanks for your postcard. I bet the dog and your son are adorable together! Yes, 6 animals is quite the zoo, but a fun one. We don't have skin babies, so it keeps us busy. :) Thanks again!
Response: You're welcome, and glad you enjoyed it!
YooperHill rated for Eyes closed swap 20 on Jun 11, 2018
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Comment: TY!
Response: You're welcome - so glad you liked the card!
porpie5 rated for Eyes closed swap 20 on Jun 11, 2018
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Comment: Why thank you for the White Ibis pc - and the info on them. I did not know the babies were violet! Must be best for camouflage! Thank you!
Response: You're welcome! That was a new, fun fact for me too. :)
USAFwife rated for Summer Reading - Planning on Jun 11, 2018
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Comment: I love the mini zine you used for your list! Very cute and creative. :) I hope you enjoy your summer reading list. :) Thank you for the recommendation, as well. We Have Always Lived in the Castle is actually the first book by Jackson I read - I enjoyed it so much I looked for others, and discovered Haunting of Hill House. :) It's a pretty amazing book, isn't it? :)
Response: Thanks for rating, and so glad you enjoyed the mini-zine! I love Jackson - she's so underrated, I think. Hope you enjoy your summer reading too!
jensquil rated for Colorful zentangle paper chain #1 on Jul 21, 2012
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Comment: Beautiful! Thank you! : )
Response: You're welcome!
Artstamper rated for Colorful zentangle paper chain #1 on Jul 17, 2012
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Comment: Very pretty chains, thank you.
ElizabethObviously rated for JJ- List Journal on Jun 27, 2012
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Comment: I loved reading your journal. I esp loved the Sims section. I used to play Sims alot. I also loved the jokes and the random search results. :D
Response: Glad you enjoyed it!!!
LizzyJo rated for Private: Bucket/LizzyJo on Jun 18, 2012
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Comment: Thanks for doing this swap with me. I love your style of tangling. If you would like to, maybe we can do this again in the future (incorporating a theme or color to make it different.) And also thanks for the pretty butterfly note card.
Response: It was fun - glad the photocopy arrived safely! We should definitely do it again sometime down the line. :)
Mamabemus rated for Random Storebought PC swap on Jun 17, 2012
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papermoon rated for Mystery Microfiction 10 on Jun 15, 2012
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Comment: Oh my gosh, this got mixed up in my coupon mail so I didn't even see it! I'm sorry! I loved your story though, brings up so many questions about what happened with his father and what's going to happen to him! You have strength in description and you switched POV from father to son quite fluidly. :)
Response: I hadn't even noticed it hadn't been rated yet - shows how on top of things I am! :) Thanks for rating and I'm so glad you enjoyed the story! I'm not sure what happened with his father, but I think that the trapeze artist being caught at the end is a hopeful sign.
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Comment: Kara, your "Through the Window in a Zentangle World" is so wonderful. Your work is so intricate and lines are so true. I love your vision and composition. The combination of patterns is awe-inspiring. I can only hope that my work is as beautiful. Thank you for a wonderful swap.
Response: So glad that you like it! I hope that you're feeling better and look forward to seeing your work some time. :)
myemye rated for Random Storebought PC swap on Jun 11, 2012
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Comment: thanks for this lovely card!
karencagle rated for Random Storebought PC swap on Jun 5, 2012
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Comment: thank u
chilady61 rated for Summer Reading List 2- USA only on May 25, 2012
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Comment: awesome lady thank you wonderful recos on the books and wow some awesome titles there and thanks so much for the beautiful bookmarks !!! kudos to you . Love how active you are .. take care and happy swapping .
Response: Thanks - glad you like the bookmarks - happy swapping!
doodlebugdezines rated for Name Zentangle on May 12, 2012
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Comment: Very sweet doodlebug, Bucket! Love all the colors!! =)
Response: Glad you like it!
sagesparrow rated for April Mandala on May 1, 2012
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Comment: Thank you Kara, it's a beautiful mandala for my yearbook! :)
Response: So glad you like it!!
kurtina rated for Zentangle Rubber Duckie ATC on May 1, 2012
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Comment: Thank u for the cute rubber Duckie ATC :0)
Response: You're welcome!
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Comment: I have truly enjoyed and appreciated this extended swap. Thank you for everything.
Response: You're welcome! Glad we made it happen when no one else signed up. :)
AKJassz rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on Apr 22, 2012
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diana62167 rated for Zentangle ATC - with color! on Apr 5, 2012
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Comment: Very nice loved the ATC looked great thank you very much =] Diana
Response: You're welcome; glad you like it!
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Comment: thanks for the letter!
Response: You're welcome - it was fun!
Inkstone rated for Private swap: Bucket & Inkstone on Mar 30, 2012
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jensquil rated for Zentangle Your Way on Mar 22, 2012
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Comment: Beautiful!!! I love the colors! Thank you so much! : )
angdrumm rated for March Mandala on Mar 21, 2012
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Response: Thanks for rating - hope you liked it!
diana62167 rated for Zentangle Your Way on Mar 16, 2012
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Comment: Thank you so much I am glad you thought outside of the box it is very nice love the colors. =] Diana
MommyKnows rated for Zentangle Your Way on Mar 16, 2012
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Comment: Ooooo, very nice! I love quilts and purple iris is my favorite flower, so you hit a homerun with me. Nice tangles and colors. Thank you.
Response: So glad you like it!
angdrumm rated for February Mandala on Mar 2, 2012
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Comment: Stunning, I love it thank you
Response: Glad you like it!
bobogrl rated for Zentangle Handprint 2 on Feb 28, 2012
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Comment: All I can say is WOW!! Thank you so much for sending such a GORGEOUS zentangle to me, and taking my profile likes into consideration when making it! I can't explain how beautiful this is and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the pink glitter with it! It's breathtaking and I will be framing this immediately. Thank you again, I really adore this wonderful piece of art! <3
Response: Yay! I'm so glad you like it - I had a lot of fun making it!
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Comment: Cute journal - thx dear! Hugs, Terry (";)
Response: Glad you like it - thanks for rating so quickly!
jensquil rated for Ribbon-effect zentangle 2 on Feb 8, 2012
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Comment: Loved my zentangle!! It's beautiful!! Thank you so much! : )
Response: You're welcome - glad you like it!
anthonymcdaniels22 rated for Mystery Microfiction 9 on Jan 30, 2012
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Comment: Thank you for the story.
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Comment: Very bright card :)
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Comment: Thank you for the great bleached zentangle. I love the patterns you used and the colors. Great!
Purplestamper rated for Simple Shapes Zentangle on Jan 10, 2012
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Comment: Beautifully done, thank you so much!!!
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Comment: Thanks for the beautiful bleached zentangle. I found the process lots of fun too.
Response: Glad you like it!
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Comment: Thanks for the neat map card -- and thanks for being patient when I didn't rate right away. The whole family had the flu over the holidays, and I am still catching up! Happy swapping!
Response: No problem - glad it arrived!
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Comment: oohhh exciting!! I cannot wait to try them all!! we should swap again some time!! x
Response: Glad they arrived safely and hope you enjoy. Looking forward to your package!
LuciansMommy rated for Let's go zentangle crazy! on Jan 2, 2012
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Tommie rated for Let's go zentangle crazy! on Dec 27, 2011
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Comment: thank you for the pretty one!
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Comment: Thank you for the great card! Loved your comments ;^).
doodlebugdezines rated for Let's go zentangle crazy! on Dec 21, 2011
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Comment: Lovely!
sherartcee rated for Let's go zentangle crazy! on Dec 19, 2011
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Artistic rated for A Writer's Year of Inspiration on Dec 18, 2011
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Comment: Got the package yesterday. The wrapping paper alone is just beautiful! Can't wait for the new year to unfold so I can get into all of missives. The Swap-bot-anniversary item has me intrigued -- and what a cool idea! thanks in advance for everything.
Response: You're welcome! I hope you enjoy it all!
sherartcee rated for Simple Zentangle swap on Dec 16, 2011
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Comment: love your zentangling.
Response: So glad you like it!
nativegan rated for Zentangle Mini-Zine on Dec 16, 2011
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Comment: Thanks!
joanieponytail57 rated for Zentangle Mini-Zine on Nov 28, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the zine. Your mandalas are beautiful and make me want to give them a try.
Tone40ott rated for Advent tea: Quick swap on Nov 28, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for all the tea you sent me. I am really looking forward to try them all. Also thanks for the "new" tea. I have never seen those tea which unfolds flowers when putting them in water. Amazing:) can't wait to try it out.
Response: So glad you enjoyed the package! The flowering teas are very fun - enjoy!
jj9jj rated for Zentangle Mini-Zine on Nov 26, 2011
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Comment: Love the Zentangle Mandalas!
toothteri rated for TPD: Tri-Shutter Card & Envelope on Nov 17, 2011
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Comment: AWESOME card!! Did you do the marbling on the paper? so cool. Thank you so much!
Response: I'm so glad you like the card!! I wish I had such skill with marbling, but it was a friend who made the paper. :)
tesscalhoun rated for Food-inspired zentangle on Nov 12, 2011
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Comment: I agree this one was a challenge, however I think it's worth doing again sometime.Thanks for a great swap.
Response: Thanks Tess! I have a tendency to repeat swaps, so I'm sure it will come up again!
abbyaguas rated for 100,000! on Nov 12, 2011
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Comment: Tita Kara! Thank you very much for this swap! I enjoyed singing that song to the tune of Ode to Joy. Plus the postcard that you sent to me - really made me jump!! Didn't know that Portland was in the north. Thank you again! :D
Response: Glad you liked the things I sent!
dobie256 rated for Ribbon-effect zentangle on Sep 16, 2011
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Comment: Wow - I love the ribbon zentangle you designed. It is such a cool technique. I think it is really effective that you left it pure black and white -- great piece of art. I will enjoy having it in my collection. <3<3<3
Response: So glad that you like it!
rhinoluvr rated for Crazy Holiday Cards - August on Sep 13, 2011
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Comment: Hi! Sorry it took me so long to rate you. I just love the S'mores card you made with the sandpaper & oozy gooeyness coming out from between them & your note. Thanks! take care ;)
Response: No problem - so glad you liked it!
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Comment: First, the envelope is awesome. I love zentangles. And then the zine - OMG., it is just soooooo lovely. The note was so sweet and the photography there is beautiful. Now --- to the Journal. I so enjoyed reading it. It was waiting when I got home from the eye doctor and, yes, with dilated eyes and my glasses and a magnifying glass, I immediately read it cover to cover. What a treat. I loved it. What a wonderful size and the artwork is so in keeping with the envelope and zine. Wish I could give you more than one heart.
Response: Thanks so much for your wonderful comments! I'm so glad you enjoyed the journal and everything else. I had a blast decorating the envelope - I should do that more often!
coachfee rated for Survey Says! on Sep 10, 2011
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Comment: Ta - enjoyed filling the survey
cloudylimeade rated for Survey Says! on Aug 23, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the swap, Kara! :) I really enjoyed reading your questions and have already thought about how I'll answer them. I will send the survey back very soon. Congratulations on a novel swap idea :)
Response: Glad it arrived so quickly - looking forward to seeing your answers!
nawtnik18 rated for Zentangle Postcard on Aug 21, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for the postcard, I always love looking at other people's Zentangles!!
draco rated for Survey Says! on Aug 19, 2011
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Comment: thank you. i'll get it filled you and sent back. it's always fun doing this type of swaps
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Comment: Hi Kara, I just got your letter for this swap ! I loved reading your letter. :) And the envelope out of that poster was awesome ! PLUS... STAMPS ! AND a lovely postcard ! You made my day ... thank you so much. I totally love it. :) I am so happy to read that you are having a happy lovely life with Matt. :D You two sounds great together, and Congratulations ! Hope your honeymoon was great ! :) Have a nice day ! :) ~Yasara
Response: So glad you enjoyed the letter - these swaps are always so fun! Happy swapping!
craftycol rated for Mystery Microfiction 8 on Aug 15, 2011
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Comment: Hi Hun I ty for this story as I needed this giggle at this time. Love Col
Response: You're welcome - glad you enjoyed it!
sherartcee rated for Old Fashioned Zentangle Swap on Aug 6, 2011
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jensquil rated for Tiny Tangles 2 on Jul 24, 2011
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Comment: Beautiful tangle! Thank you!! : )
Response: Glad you like it! Thanks!
joanieponytail57 rated for Tiny Tangles 2 on Jul 18, 2011
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Comment: Thank you.
Response: You're welcome!
mordfiddle rated for Mystery microfiction 7 on Jun 19, 2011
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Comment: Whoops, sorry thought I'd rated you. Good story. Would love to read more.
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Comment: Kara, I loved seeing how you interpreted the swap and the zentangles. I agree that zentangling is very much a meditative process - or that it can be. I love reading about your days and thank you for sharing these times with me. I hope you had a lovely wedding day (I'm sure you did) and I wish you both much happiness. Thanks for swapping. Es xx
pynart2 rated for Zentangle Silhouette Portrait 2 on Jun 11, 2011
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Comment: Very lovely. And a Big Congrates to your up coming wedding.
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Comment: Thanks a lot for your letter :) I enjoyed reading about you!! Great swap :) By the way, I love your handwriting :)
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Comment: Thank you for sharing so much of yourself in your journaling! It was really wonderful to read your insights alongside your zentangles. :)
Response: You're welcome! I'm expecting yours any day now - can't wait!
Artistic rated for Crazy Plots on May 29, 2011
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Comment: LOVE the way you did the problems and solutions as plotting. Thanks so much for your fun interpretation of that crazy plot!
Response: I posted on your profile page too - but thanks for passing your crazy plot along to me too! Glad you enjoyed mine. :)
msdelisle rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on May 24, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for the NV and OR cards. I love both of them!
GTstamper rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on May 14, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for all of your hard work to make this swap happen! I like the cards you sent, thank you so much! Take care, GT
KizzyMama rated for Crazy Plots on May 13, 2011
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Comment: That's a very silly plot indeed. You did a good job outlining it and researching. I will have to take a page from your book and start outlining like that, laying all the possibilities out and then choosing one that works best. :) Very cool
Response: Thanks! When I do this type of writing (where I'm given random words/plots to start with) I always think about it that way. It's pretty fun to start with a goofy situation and then back your way out of it, trying to figure out how anything like that could have happened.
CWarner rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on May 12, 2011
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Comment: Kara, I can't thank you enough for your work on this swap! And I love the cards you sent--especially that OR card! Many, many hearts coming your way!
Response: Awwww, thanks! That Oregon mapcard is definitely a favorite - it's so fun!
Jenann82 rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on May 8, 2011
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Comment: Thanks!
Tommie rated for Mandala Zentangle on May 6, 2011
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Comment: super cool zen!!!! thank you soooo much!!!! i love zen too!!! would u like a private swap with me????? let me know! thank you :)
pahunt925 rated for PRIVATE swap: bucket & pahunt925 on May 5, 2011
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Comment: Thank you so much for the nice smelling goodies and the lipgloss!! what a nice gift, and a great surprise!! I had fun doing this swap, hope we can do something similar in the future.
Response: Glad it arrived and that you like it! You're very welcome!
catlingmex rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on May 4, 2011
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Comment: Awesome. Thank you!
iLoveMail rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on May 3, 2011
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Comment: Thanks so much for putting this amazing swap together, Kara!!
Response: You're very welcome. So glad it worked out well!
smilesalot7 rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on May 2, 2011
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denalichix rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on Apr 25, 2011
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Comment: Thanks so much for the cards !! Such a welcome addition to my collection !
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Comment: Thanks for the cards!!
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Comment: Thank you for the postcards! :)
ZenPanda rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on Apr 21, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the neat map postcard! Another 2 states down! woo hoo!
Response: Yup! Glad this swap could get us all most of them!
kymm9901 rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on Apr 21, 2011
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Comment: Thanks!
Response: You're welcome!
AndreaJ rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on Apr 20, 2011
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julie11710 rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on Apr 20, 2011
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Comment: Thank You!
Response: You're very welcome!
leilx rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on Apr 20, 2011
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Comment: thanks for sending 2! love the OR one
Response: Yeah, that Oregon map card is so fun - thanks for rating!
Maggiesmother rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on Apr 19, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for the great postcards. How nice of you to send more than 1. Happy Easter and happy swappind,linda
Response: Happy easter to you too. Thanks for rating!
darzy30 rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on Apr 19, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for the Nevada and Oregon map postcards! Awesome. You also deserve a big kudos for organizing the swap!
Response: Thank you! Glad they got there safe.
pahunt925 rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on Apr 19, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the nice Nevada and Oregon pc's. very nice.
Response: Glad they arrived safely!
lou rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on Apr 19, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for Nevada and Oregon!
Response: Awesome - glad those cards got there so quickly!
Tinker60 rated for state map postcard MEGA SWAP on Apr 19, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for the Nevada and Oregon mapcards. . . and thanks for signing up for more than one state!
Response: You're very welcome - glad they got there so quickly!
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Comment: I absolutely love the card. The tree and shadow are wonderful. Thank you so much. Patrice
Response: So glad you like it!
rachrnm rated for Mystery microfiction 6 on Apr 15, 2011
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Comment: STORY OF MY LIFE! I got shivers reading it! :) Loved it; awesome use of surprise ending!
Response: So glad you enjoyed it! Sometimes I feel like our best ideas come from these totally random words that force us to try and think creatively. Thanks for the great rating and the kind words!
fawnscrafts rated for Map Postcard Swap on Apr 14, 2011
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Comment: whoohoo it finally arrived I know you sent it early, but I finally got it.
Response: Hooray!!! It's so good to know the mailman didn't eat it or something. Haha! Thanks for rating and for your friendliness.
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Comment: Thanks so much! You have such neat handwriting! :-)
Response: Glad you enjoyed it - and thanks for the great rating!
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Comment: Love your six words! Happy hiking and swapping! Hugs! ;)
Response: Thanks! And by the way, you just gave me my 100th heart - so exciting!
Nserviam rated for Create a Mini Zine on Apr 4, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for the zine!
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Comment: Henry Fielding fans unite! I loved your letter! It sounded so natural considering the questions you had to sneak in there. Great job! :D
Response: So glad that you enjoyed it! I always have fun writing these letters.
LeishaCamden rated for Excerpt From The Book ... on Apr 1, 2011
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Comment: Thank you! This is one of those books that has been on my To Be Read list since forever ... ;-) Maybe I'll try to pull myself together and really read it one of these days! :-)
Response: Yeah, it was on my TBR forever too... glad the postcard made it safe and thanks for rating!
JenHuff rated for Tiny Tangles on Mar 31, 2011
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Comment: Thank you so much for the awesome tangle!!! Your work is beautiful!!
Response: Awwww, thanks!
OfficeWeed rated for Tiny Tangles private swap on Mar 28, 2011
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Comment: Love your work. I think the 005 is pretty amazing...I may never go back to 08 again!! lol it just seems too thick. Thanks for having this swap!!
dobie256 rated for Tiny Tangles on Mar 28, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful tiny tangle. You picked a bunch of cool patterns and your tiny detail is exquisite. Love it!
Omi rated for Create a Mini Zine on Mar 28, 2011
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Comment: Super cute! It must have taken some work to do all those lovely Zentangle mandalas, but they definately look wonderful.
bluehairedmary rated for Create a Mini Zine on Mar 27, 2011
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Comment: Great! Very lovely drawings!
haveyoumetlisa rated for Bookstore Scavenger Hunt on Nov 29, 2010
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Comment: First of all, you are SO lucky to live near Powell's!!! I visited a friend in Portland last Christmas, and spent many, many hours in that wonderful store (I died when I found the mythology section, I think I bought 10 books!) Secondly, thank you SO much for finding a book that I would like, I am so excited to start reading it (in two weeks, when finals are over, haha). That was very sweet of you. And lastly, I very much enjoyed your survey, and I'm glad you had fun doing it too! =]
Sam38372 rated for Welcome to a Writer's World on Nov 26, 2010
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Comment: Thank you! Sorry it took me so long.
hollycm6 rated for Tea For Two on Nov 20, 2010
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Comment: Oh my gosh, what an awesome book!!! So creative, so much work... I love love LOVE it. :) It made me smile. Thanks!!!!!
nc27614 rated for Tangle Tower - Part 2 on Nov 19, 2010
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Comment: Sorry, I forgot to rate. Thank you for the 1.5 tower #2. Looking forward to Tower #3 to complete the tower.
kaypendragon rated for Tea For Two on Nov 18, 2010
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Comment: That is a pretty awesome book of tea! Thanks!
Response: Yay! Thanks for the rating!
annan rated for NOV: A Mix & Match Zine #2 - Rainy Day on Nov 16, 2010
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Comment: Thank you, the zine pages were so nice.
graynoodle rated for Mystery Microfiction 5 on Nov 14, 2010
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Comment: I loved the imagery in your story, how I got to glimpse the magical and beautiful within the everyday. An inspiring and unique metaphor too.
Response: I'm glad you enjoyed the story! I tend to have magical elements in my writing (nothing fancy, simply somethign unreal threaded into real life) and it makes writing fun for me! Hope you enjoyed writing your story too!
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Comment: I love those gorgeous pages. They look so soft and misty, as if they had been rained on! Thank you!
Response: Glad you like them! It seemed like a perfect opportunity to do some watercolor painting and they were a blast to make!
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Comment: Thanks for joining my swap! I haven't quite finished yet, so I did not read your answers yet.
Response: Looking forward to yours!
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Comment: I love the pages you made--thanks so much!
Caranam rated for 2010 Care Package (the biggie) on Oct 27, 2010
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Comment: I love the package! Of course, I am dying to open all of the little wrapped things, but it is clear you took your time with it. I can't wait to start opening then! Definitely a good motivation!
Response: So glad that you like it already! I'm sure you'll like it even more once you get to see what's inside! I hope it helps you make it through the always crazy month of November - happy NaNoWriMo!
CollageCafe04 rated for Zentangle Round Robin x4 on Oct 25, 2010
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Artistic rated for Walk a labyrinth on Oct 21, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for sharing the story about your grandparents.
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Comment: What a great letter! I have never read this book but I will put it on my list. Thank you!
Response: That was fast! I'm glad you enjoyed the letter - it was extremely fun to write. If your reading list is anywhere near as long as mine, it will be quite some time before you get to read it... :)
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Comment: So enjoyed your letter Kara, thank you.
Response: So glad you liked it, and that it got there quickly! Hope you enjoyed the swap and thanks for rating!
nc27614 rated for Tangle Tower - Part 1 on Oct 8, 2010
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Comment: WOW...your did good! I especially like that you were able to 'match' the tangle when it is closed. Great work. I'm not sure how I'm going to display my tower, so I'll be waiting until I get the other 2.
Response: So glad you like it!
lulubiz rated for MYSTERY microfiction 4 on Oct 4, 2010
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Comment: What a lovely story ! Love the magic in it ! Thank you !!! I really love these swaps. ;)
Response: So glad you enjoyed it! I love these swaps too - it's really a great exercise for my writing muscles!
merlainne rated for Walk a labyrinth on Oct 1, 2010
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Comment: A heart for your heart. I trust this process continues to unfold. If you haven't gone to the labyrinth again yet, I hope you do return.
iLoveMail rated for Zentangle Round Robin x4 on Sep 25, 2010
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tesscalhoun rated for Zentangle Round Robin x4 on Sep 22, 2010
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leilx rated for Walk a labyrinth on Sep 20, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your memories. it is an honor to have read them
bren rated for Zentangle Round Robin x4 on Sep 9, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for your wonderful contribution to my zentangle!
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Comment: You did a great job and I it was such a nice surprise that part of the letter was in german. (Brilliant, too) :-)
Response: So glad you liked it! It was very fun to practice the german for a page!
jensquil rated for Zentangle Round Robin x4 on Aug 31, 2010
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Comment: Love my zentangle round robin!! My husband said I should frame it, I just might do that. I love everyones zentangles!
Response: So glad it made it home safe!
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Comment: Thank you soooo much! Each day is wonderful, but I absolutely love the Quote Jar. It's amazing!
Response: So glad you enjoyed the things I sent! Did #5 get there already?
carol rated for Zentangle Round Robin x4 on Aug 15, 2010
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Comment: Wow! So intricate. Lovely!
AndreaJ rated for Writing Outdoors - July on Aug 9, 2010
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Comment: That was a delight to read! Hope I'll be seeing more of your work. And thats for the PC.
Response: So glad you enjoyed it!
ManitoulinGirl rated for A Note About ... Nature on Aug 6, 2010
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Comment: Hi Kara: Thanks for the lovely watercolour note - You look like you have natural talent. I also love to exercise while I'm outdoors, but I'm crowding 50, so I'm not quite as active as I used to be. :-)
Response: As I watercolor more and more, I'm finding that mountains are an easy subject for some reason! I tried painting a bear, and that didn't turn out quite as well! Thanks for rating!
phtbtmgrl rated for Zentangle mandalas on Jul 30, 2010
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Comment: Very pretty. Thank you!
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Comment: Kara - lovely colourful pages! I really enjoyed your story of how to feed the fish without meaning to. Sweet. :)
Response: So glad you liked my pages!
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Comment: Thank you - it's beautiful.
Response: So glad you like it - thanks for rating!
gypsyinthecastle rated for Zentangle handprint on Jul 24, 2010
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Comment: Beautiful!!
Response: So glad you like it! It was really fun to fill in the handprint shape!
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Comment: Apologies for delay in rating - I love your serendipitous picture-story. I might use it for the cover of my mix & match zine, once all my pages arrive. :)
Response: So glad you enjoyed it - I had a great time making it - such a fun theme!
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Comment: thank you the pages look great.
Response: Glad you like them!
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Comment: I love your pages - really well done and so charming! :-) Thank you!
Response: Wow! Can't believe the ones I sent to Australia arrived first! So glad you like them, I definitely had fun with the theme.
Saristotle rated for An Invitation to Dine... on Jul 20, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for the great dining package and the recipes too! I love how you did your guest list and the theme! Thank you!
Response: You're welcome - glad you liked it! It was so much fun to create.
Badk1ty rated for MYSTERY micro-fiction 3 on Jul 18, 2010
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Comment: I'm assuming your three words are in it. It would be kind of hard for them not to be as you assigned them to your self. Fun story by the way. I enjoyed it!
Response: Glad you enjoyed it! I'll be sending out everyone's partners words to them either today or tomorrow!
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Comment: Thank you. They are so shimmery and beautiful <3
Response: So glad that you like them!
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Comment: Great Letter! I really got to know a lot about you and you did a fine job of blending all those variant subjects into a flowing letter! I had a bit of a harder time with mine!
Response: So glad you enjoyed the letter!
kaypendragon rated for Zentangled Winged Things on Jul 6, 2010
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Comment: Beautiful atc - definitely get some watercolor paper though - it makes sturdier atcs. I love the metallic watercolors too. No new costumes for July, but I did dress up in my tea outfit to go out.
ColorMeHappy rated for Zentangle Silhouette Portrait on Jul 6, 2010
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Comment: Thank you so much! I loved your theme and it gave me some good ideas for future tangles
jensquil rated for Zentangle Inchie Madness! on Jun 30, 2010
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Comment: Awesome inchies!!! thanks! : )
Response: So glad you like them!
evieroz rated for Zentangle My Name on Jun 25, 2010
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Comment: How could you get this one done so fast? You been making zentangles a long time? It takes me forever to do these. I just love how you made it. Thank you, Kara.
Response: So glad you liked it! It does take me a while to make them, but once I get started, I don't stop - it's just so relaxing!
angkb rated for Zentangle Inchie Madness! on Jun 23, 2010
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Comment: Ooooo, aawwww :) Love your zentangle inchies! Thanks so much and thanks for the cute bookmark tooΓ’β„’Β₯
Response: You're welcome; so glad you liked them! I always have the "awwwww" reaction to inchies too - they're so tiny and cute!
StuntMum rated for MYSTERY micro-fiction 2 on Jun 20, 2010
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Comment: Thank you. it was a great story. I know what you mean about them aking their own journey!
Response: Thanks for the great rating - glad you enjoyed my story!
hollycm6 rated for Our Classic Summer on Jun 18, 2010
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Comment: h what a good idea! And I love to paint so will actually use it (though not for a self portrait! :) I have your book here but haven't even thought about what to send with it yet... hmm... thinking now. :)
Response: Glad you enjoyed it (and that it will come in handy for you!). Yeah, that particular novel certainly doesn't make you want to have a self-portrait... :) Looking forward to what you come up with!
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Comment: Great zentangle...I loved the woodgrain. Nice job! Thanks.
Response: Glad that you like it!
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Comment: Thank you so much for the notebook. I'm afraid it didn't fare very well in the mail (the pages are torn from the paper spine but I'm hoping to restitch it). The little envie inside was empty but --how neat is this-- there were four stamps (the contents I assume) floating about on the first page!
Response: Sorry to hear it got abused in the mail - but I suppose that's part of the fun of the swap! I'm glad that a couple of the stamps in the little pocket made it!
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Comment: Love it!! I will definitely enjoy using it. :) Thank you!!
Response: Glad it got there and that you like it! Definitely a fun swap!
Artistic rated for It Won the Pulitzer on Jun 7, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for the letter on "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" and for the flat and functional bookmark. I agree.
Response: Agree on the bookmark being functional or agree on Oscar Wao? :) Thanks for rating!
Mousetail rated for PRIVATE tea swap on Jun 3, 2010
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Comment: Oh My God!! I would give you 100 hearts if I could... Now I feel bad because I had no idea you would go all out like this.. I just put together some teas real quick and if I knew you were going to put so much thought and work into it.. WOW! The tin is beautiful and the teas are sealed with such care... Thank You! Any time you wanna swap again - I will know how to 'pay you back' ;))
Response: So glad you liked it! I was just glad you like black tea and chai tea too, as those are my favorites, so I already had everything I needed! Doesn't that Thai Chai smell awesome? I've been enjoying the Messmer Rooibos - brings back memories as I drank it all the time in Germany. Let's definitely swap again sometime, once we've gotten through a few of our new teas!
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Comment: Thanks, I'll have to check out some of those books sometime.
violettedream rated for Thinking About NaNoWriMo 2010 on May 31, 2010
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Comment: Good luck with your brainstorming sounds like you're off to a good start!
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Comment: Your letter was great and thankyou for the cute bookmark.
Response: You're welcome - glad you liked it!
egilkey rated for It Won the Pulitzer on May 24, 2010
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Comment: Kara, you already had me hooked after I read "the story is about Oscar - a 'ghetto nerd.'" HAHA! Too bad I picked Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout- but that book is definitely next on the list now. You mentioned you're a big fan of magical realism - have you ever read anything by Haruki Murakami or Jorge Luis Borges?
Response: Haven't yet - but both are on the list! I just got into magical realism about six months ago, when I read "The Man Who Fell in Love with the Moon" by Tom Spanbauer. Which Murakami would you most recommend?
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Comment: i loved your journal !!! at first i thought you typed it but your handwritting is soo nice!! thank you i thought it was amazing! thanks again :)
Response: So glad you liked it!
winniethepooh rated for My swap bot name on May 14, 2010
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Comment: Thankyou kara for the for the lovely postcard of the River Gorge, looks so nice with the sunset.I love your swap-bot name, love jennifer.
Response: Glad you liked it!
Newfie rated for MYSTERY micro-fiction on May 14, 2010
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Comment: Hi Kara, Thanks for the great story and for the beautiful surprise. Love the colors pink and orange.
Response: Glad you enjoyed it!
wrongtree09 rated for Zentangled Spring Flowers on May 12, 2010
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Comment: Pretty! The cloud-like background is a nice touch.
Response: Glad you like it! Thanks for rating!
MommyKnows rated for MAY: Zentangle Fill Sampler #1 on May 7, 2010
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Comment: You do very nice work! ... and you're a fast swapper! I like the background color fill idea. Subtle and understated, not to distract from the paterns. Now, let me thank you for the card (bicycle cards are one of my "things"). It comes with a BOOKMARK! And the bookmark has a Dr. Seuss quote! You couldn't have hit the nail more on the head if it were the size of a silver dollar! PERFECT for me all the way around! Thank You
Response: Wow - I got pretty lucky on choosing that card for you! So glad that you enjoyed what I sent!
Goldilocks rated for Girl Scout theme journal swap on May 7, 2010
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Comment: I LOVE my journal! And I really appreciate the time (and labor) you put into making it special for me (and my scouts). I will treasure it always and share it with my troop and service unit. This would be a wonderful idea to make and share with other scout leaders. Thank you again for allowing me to participate in the swap and for making this EXTRA special journal.
Response: Thanks for the great rating and comment. It was a really fun swap and I'm so glad we did it!
mammadoo rated for MAY: Zentangle Fill Sampler #1 on May 7, 2010
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Comment: It is beautiful. As I started AGAIN today I was wondering if color might help me and I just love yours.
Response: So glad you like it! Thanks for rating!
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Comment: Love your zentangle sampler.. Very Nice..!! Many thanks. HUGS..
Response: Glad you liked it - and that it arrived so quickly! Thanks for rating!
Zoelene rated for Recommend Some Books on May 5, 2010
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Comment: Thank you so much for the interesting list of books. I haven't read most of the books on you're list so now I can look for something new to read. Thank you for the cute bookmark.
Response: Glad you enjoyed the list. Thanks for rating!
bluehairedmary rated for Book and letter private swap on Apr 25, 2010
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Comment: Thank you so much for the books! I can't wait to read Member of the Wedding. I enjoyed reading your letter. Hopefully, we'll get to swap again sometime. Look for my letter in the mail soon.
Response: Glad it got there so quickly! I got the book from you in the mail yesterday - thanks! Looking forward to the letter!
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Comment: Thanks for the letter! and I love the post card!
Response: That got there fast! So glad you enjoyed it!
whatlolawants rated for Zentangle Sampler Round 2 on Apr 20, 2010
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Comment: Thank you so much for all the great ideas!
Response: Glad you liked it!
Scrapegrace rated for My swap bot name on Apr 17, 2010
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adp717 rated for My swap bot name on Apr 14, 2010
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Comment: Thank you!
Response: You're welcome!
craftsgalore rated for Zentangle Sampler Round 2 on Apr 13, 2010
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Comment: Great zentangle sample, I look forward to using some of these patterns in my art work.
stringofviolets rated for My swap bot name on Apr 10, 2010
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Comment: What a neat story behind your name!
Response: That was fast! Glad you liked the pc!
lisam rated for handmade card - animal on Apr 9, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for the cute dog card! It made me smile. Cheers, Lisa
Response: You're welcome! Glad you like it!
nikkidear rated for $1 Esty Swap With 4 Partners on Apr 7, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for the buttons!
Response: Hooray! Glad they arrived! And you're welcome!
nativegan rated for Zentangle Sampler Round 2 on Apr 4, 2010
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Comment: Loved the layout you used!!
Manurnakey rated for Zentangle Sampler Round 2 on Apr 2, 2010
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Comment: What a cool zentangle sampler. I like the key in the middle. Great idea :)
Response: Thanks! So glad you like it! :)
bluehairedmary rated for Weekend Postcard Swap #12 on Apr 1, 2010
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Comment: Thank you so much for lovely card and message!
Response: Thanks for the great rating! I saw your message and like the idea - I'll think on it some more and we can set something up!
Aayla rated for Zentangle Fun! on Mar 31, 2010
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Response: Thanks - glad to know it arrived!
pandessa rated for Zentangle Sampler Round 2 on Mar 30, 2010
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Comment: Thanks very nice!
Response: You're welcome!
lonewo1f rated for The Sims email swap! on Mar 23, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for the great email! Your sims sound like a lot of fun. I don't play the sims 3, but it was really fun to hear about all the different careers and things available for them to do!
Response: Glad you enjoyed the email!
driftwood rated for $1 Esty Swap With 4 Partners on Mar 20, 2010
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Comment: thanks so much.
Response: You're welcome!
SuzeesCrafty rated for Zentangle Fun! on Mar 18, 2010
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Comment: LOVE the Zentangle Fun art work...very nice...and thank you for the tips on Nanowrimo..I'll have to check it out.
Response: Let me know if you decide to do NaNoWriMo in November. It's always good to have support for that project!
Annesdatter rated for Microfiction Minimum on Mar 17, 2010
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Comment: Great stories
Response: So glad that you enjoyed them!
twinb rated for GRATITUDE 1 week journal postcards #2 on Mar 10, 2010
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Comment: Hi Kara. I really enjoyed receiving your postcards and leaning a bit about you. Thank you so much for sharing a bit of yourself with me. Carol
Response: So glad that you enjoyed them and glad that they all arrived safely! Thanks for the great rating!
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Comment: Thank you for the vintage book images! I dig 'em.
Response: You're welcome! Glad you like them!
Peony rated for Affordable Random Acts of Kindness on Mar 1, 2010
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Comment: Kara! This is the most beautiful old postcard, I'm completely blown away- LOVE! Thankyouthankyouthankyou!!!
Response: So glad you like it! I thought you would... :)
merlainne rated for Affordable Random Acts of Kindness on Feb 28, 2010
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Comment: Sweet pc. thank you.
Response: You're welcome!
VuMastr rated for Easy Postcard Swap on Feb 23, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for the card!
Response: You're welcome!
worldtraveler rated for Easy Postcard Swap on Feb 13, 2010
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Comment: Thank you sooo much!! I love the destination postcard!!!
Response: Thanks for the great rating! Glad you liked it.
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Comment: Thankyou for the atc which I was so pleased to receive on a rather cold, grey day. I also appreciated the accompanying note and the US stamps on the envie, which will go into my atc materials stash.
Luvslife3 rated for 75 questions # 2 on Jan 22, 2009
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Comment: Great questions..I'm working on the answers for you! Thank you!
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Comment: Thank you for the ATC it was cute:o)
JWJW2 rated for 75 questions # 2 on Jan 13, 2009
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Comment: Great questions! How fun! Can't wait to get to answering them and will send it back soon. :)
SteepCreekLove rated for 75 questions # 2 on Jan 12, 2009
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Comment: I can't wait to answer your questions! You've got some great ones on there. I'll pm you when I send it back.
krstawrdtravels rated for A journal about journalling on Dec 30, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the journal...you even used quotes from my favorite authors. I love it :)
draco rated for Survey Says! on Dec 20, 2008
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bcdebinbc rated for Survey Says! on Nov 22, 2008
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Comment: The answers will be on the way to you Monday via Canada Post, thanks! :)
jessicababyy90 rated for Survey Says! on Nov 20, 2008
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Comment: Thank you! I've already started. :)
barefootmemories rated for ~Beginners random ATC swap~ on Nov 10, 2008
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Comment: Sorry it took me so long to rate you - have been so busy with my children's activities I haven't had alot of time for my own.
Response: That's okay - kids come first!
Frogglin rated for Nanowrimo Inspiration Deck. on Nov 3, 2008
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Comment: Thank you! I have a feeling I'll be leaning on this deck heavily! (Love the froggy touch too!)
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Comment: I love your postcard and story! I'm originally from Spokane, WA and miss hiking in the woods.
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Comment: Thanks
Response: Thanks for rating. I hope you liked them!
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Comment: Thanks Kara, Mount Hood is beautiful
Response: it sure is. Thanks for rating!
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Comment: Great story! I'm so glad you made it back from your hike alive. Thank you for the matching postcard.
Response: wow, that got there fast! Thanks for rating!
TerryF rated for Getting To Know You VII on Oct 21, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the cute handmade frogs card! I used to live on the west coast and remember how beautiful the mountain ranges were down through Washington and Oregon.
Response: Thanks for rating!
LuldaCasadaga55 rated for 75 questions on Oct 21, 2008
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Response: Thanks for rating!
Amberly rated for 75 questions on Oct 20, 2008
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Comment: Received early, nicely typed. I'll be sending the answers back soon! You sent some interesting questions!!!
Response: Thanks for rating!
Junebug rated for Quick Newbie-Friendly Notecard Swap on Oct 17, 2008
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Response: Thanks so much for rating!
mydnite rated for Getting To Know You VII on Oct 17, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful card! I' ve never been to Oregon- furthest west was Utah. It sounds just gorgeous! Thanks for the lovely note. :-)
Response: You're welcome; thanks for rating!
ShirB rated for 4 Zentangle ATC's on Oct 14, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for great zentangles! I love them :-)
Response: I'm so glad you liked them! Thanks for rating!
julijul rated for a handful of zentangle postcards on Oct 12, 2008
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Comment: Kara, I LOVE your zentangling style...so inspiring! Thank you!
Response: I'm glad you liked it; thanks for the great rating!
jmommy08 rated for a handful of zentangle postcards on Oct 12, 2008
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Comment: Very intricate! Thanks.
Response: Thanks for rating!
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Comment: Many thanks
Response: Thanks so much for rating!
Barbara rated for a handful of zentangle postcards on Oct 10, 2008
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Comment: YOUR POSTCARD IS A WORK OF ART. THANK YOU!
Response: You're very welcome! Thanks for the great rating!
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Comment: Fantastic, I never thought about doing a zentangle that way, I love it.
Response: Thanks so much for the great rating - I'm glad you liked it!
hanfmuk rated for Quick Newbie-Friendly Notecard Swap on Oct 7, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the notecards - they're almost too nice to send!
Response: I'm glad you like them! Thanks so much for rating.
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Comment: Thank you for the notecards, I love the cupcake one.
Response: Glad you liked them; thanks for rating!
TryshaH81 rated for Your Partners First Name Postcard on Sep 29, 2008
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Comment: Love the colors!Love the design!You did a really good job!
Response: Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Artistic rated for * microfiction by mail! * on Sep 27, 2008
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Comment: I liked your postcard presentation of "Henry's Promise."
Response: Thanks so much for rating!
MommyKnows rated for 4 Zentangle ATC's on Sep 26, 2008
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Comment: WOW! you are a fast swapper! I'm still making mine! You've done a wonderful job! They are fantastic! Thank you
Response: I'm so glad you liked them! Thanks for the heart!
heatherlayne rated for * microfiction by mail! * on Sep 25, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the postcard and funny picture on the front! The poor sea lion!
Response: You're welcome! Thanks for rating!
Deluxx rated for COMPLETELY RANDOM POSTCARD SWAP on Sep 24, 2008
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Comment: I loved the random postcard, and your story of where it came from. Thanks!
Response: You're welcome! Thanks for rating!
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Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful postcard. The mountain is so pretty. That is amazing that you hiked that many miles. I would love to hear more about your trip if you don't mind. Please email me at momaw2masonandabby@yahoo.com. Have a blessed day. Sondra
Response: Definitely will email you!
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Comment: Thank you so much for the great postcard of Maine & the wonderful narrative! Wow! I've read about the Appalachian trail and would like to hike there if I make it the area, but I'm way too out of shape to go the whole way. Congratulations! Sherry
Response: You'd be surprised actually. Plenty of people start out somewhat out of shape. You'd have to do low miles at the beginning, but if you have the will, you can work your way up pretty quickly! Thanks for the rating!
bbsporty rated for Note Card Swap on Sep 19, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much for the great notecards. Thanks for swapping!
Response: Thanks for the great rating! I'm so glad that the cards finally made it!
dianabanana rated for * microfiction by mail! * on Sep 18, 2008
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Comment: Thanks Kara! What were those sea lions doing in the safeway parking lot? We're doing great here in San Diego, thanks for asking!!!
Response: Thanks for the rating! It was inspired by a recent trip to the Oregon coast - there were sea lions EVERYWHERE on the beach and there was a Safeway store right on the beach too... it could happen!
tristia rated for 20 Questions Letter: Where I Live on Sep 15, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the awesome letter :) The postcard and the pic from Council crest are cool too!
all4honey rated for 20 Questions Letter: Where I Live on Sep 15, 2008
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Comment: hi hun kute picture thank you for sending fast i would ab love to portland.i love hiking & kayaking. thanks heaps heres a heart....
Erla rated for letter with a cup of tea!! on Sep 9, 2008
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Comment: Thanx for the letter and tea:) Love Erla
Response: You're welcome!
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Comment: Nice touch: handwritten and included decorative stickers. Thanks, traceyruby
Response: Wow- thanks for the heart!
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Comment: Thank you so much for your very interesting list. I really enjoyed reading it.
Response: You're welcome - thanks for rating!
fifibelle rated for Super Speedy Handmade Card Swap! on Sep 1, 2008
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Comment: thank you very much for the beautiful card,and thank you for the extra!s,you have used all the colours that i really like, and your card is beautiful.
Response: You're welcome; I'm glad you liked it!
Muriel rated for Note Card Swap on Sep 1, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much! The orchid cards are really beautiful.And so very me 8)
Response: You're welcome; I'm glad you liked those orchid cards. Orchids are wonderful!
PostMuse rated for Note Card Swap on Aug 29, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for creating bee cards especially for me!
Response: You're welcome - glad you liked them!

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