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Dec 9, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

for those that weren't lucky enough to have shared a worklife with you - who don't even know these pearls of wisdom exist - i'd say put it all together in a 'here's my life' book. one cannot help but be transported with you, to be standing next to you. maybe because i was lucky enough to be paired with you. there's a reason why this part of your life has been born. i so miss my cyclist. xoxo

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Dec 10, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

Debra, you capture so much of our lives so damn perfectly! I was nodding and laughing and holding my heart all at the same time. We were lucky, so very lucky, to have those stories and appreciate the gifts of those times. And yes, although we all have too much stuff, no way can you throw that Large Boy away!!!!

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Dec 9, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

I love everything about this piece. You will always be my absolute favorite curvy toothpick! #DriveOn!

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Dec 30, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

Something about being on set is magic, it's hard work but it's still magic. I love Large Boy and please hold on to them. The five condoms - perfect.

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Dec 12, 2022·edited Dec 12, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

How?!…How do you manage to outdo, what was already my favorite writing?!! Debra, forgive me, but getting laid off was a gift…for you & by extension all of us ,who get to read your genius as a result! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

(BTW, these would translate well as a sitcom…just sayin’)

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Dec 10, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

Blog. Newsletter. Substack. Whatever. You are a gift! ❤️

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So great

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Ha ha! Great story Debra! xx

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Dec 9, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

Large Boy, how fun reading your piece today from Stupid Girl.

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"I love that now I get to write all day, not a status or scoping meeting in sight." And that is why I prefer to freelance. Please don't make running your business my job.

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Dec 9, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

I know from what and where you speak. I’ve been in Maine nearly 16 years. And I love it more every year. Yesterday I was taking a ride with a friend just breathing in the cool, fresh air and sights. At one point he turned to me and said, we are so lucky to live in Maine. I responded with a profound, Yup, we sure are.

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Dec 9, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

You are such a gifted writer, Debra! I’m loving your newsletters.

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Dec 9, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

I say you put on your Large Boys and take yourself holiday shopping. X

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