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Natalie's avatar

YES!!! Loved it!

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Debra Fried's avatar

Oh, I'm so glad!! Thank you, Natalie! xx

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Roberta Bowman's avatar

Your people have spoken,Debra; more please! No one turns a phrase, observation or simile quite like you. Thank you for writing, sharing and bringing is into your world. (And what a treat to see you last week!)

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Debra Fried's avatar

Roberta, you're no slouch when it comes to turning a phrase, so thank you! As for seeing you, the pleasure was mine as well!

Coffee with one of my favorite people in front of a fireplace = everything I could ever want on a winter day. xx

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Kathy Ryan's avatar

Yes, yes and yes!

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Debra Fried's avatar

Thank you and thank you! x

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Elizabeth Floyd's avatar

...and just to carry on. Y'all are lucky to have the NYT to complain about. I gave up my Wash Post subscription and am sad to see the decrease in quality of smaller papers e.g. Austin American Statesman in TX.

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Debra Fried's avatar

Amen to feeling lucky to have a functioning newspaper - and yes, I gave up my Post subscription too. I'm sad to see the decrease of small papers... and so much more. I alternate between being obsessed with the constant "what now" of it all and having to turn away. But making people turn away and shut up seems part of the strategy, so I force myself to look at the train wreck. Oh, Zeba. xx

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Elizabeth Floyd's avatar

Well...I love the way your brain and expression of thoughts work. So, naturally I enjoyed the Ruff stream of thought. ('Ruff Stuff'?) I wish I would take some notes on the better daily streams my brain provides, but I'm lazy. And while I'm not complaining AT ALL, you did work some clothing comments in there re caps and fur. Miss you, Z

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Debra Fried's avatar

I love Ruff Stuff!! And yes, I definitely worked a couple of wardrobe references in there, didn't I? Thank you for missing me even though I'm shallow. I miss you, even though you're lazy. (and god knows I'm lazy too. ) xx

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Karen Brodman's avatar

I like the Ruff idea!! Fun!

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Debra Fried's avatar

Good!!!! I'm so glad!

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Karen Brodman's avatar

Yes, very witty!

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david cohen's avatar

Loved this one...and I can read your posts no matter how long they are...and yes, I was about to Wordle when the email popped up so I jumped from wordle to Debra...of course. I don't think I'll ever get to finish the Times...which only upsets me and scares me and ruins my day...

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Debra Fried's avatar

David - getting YOU to put off Wordle might be the biggest feather my cap could ask for! I'm well aware of your stats, Mister! Yes, the Times.. TV news... all of it makes me ill - I'm just trying to write my way out of it - the only thing that envelops and enables me to ignore the madness for a few hours. God bless distraction. One of the reasons I love work.

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Kate Hampford Donahue's avatar

Yes.... and ABSOLUTELY!

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Debra Fried's avatar

Thank you... and YAY!!!

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Jim Nolan's avatar

Great piece! Every once in a while I say I'm going to give up the NYT but it never lasts.

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Debra Fried's avatar

I hear you, Jim. But thank God we have it. I almost feel like I need to say "for now" in light of all that's happening but I won't say that.

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Lauren Montemurro's avatar

Haha, I can relate! Today, I got distracted by "How to boil an egg?"

Love the bit about the Roy family ducking under helicopter propellers. Yes, keep doing the Ruffs!

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Debra Fried's avatar

Haha - wait - there's a guide to boiling an egg? I need it!

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Gavin Watt's avatar

Please please keep 'em coming. I'm afraid the NY Times does that to me too ... but then again, emails from you (and George's blog) do that too. Funny (and inspiring) interludes to the day. Have a great weekend.

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Debra Fried's avatar

Oh Gavin! It's good to know I'm not alone and yes, George's blog stops everything - honored to be in his company. Thank you so much for reading.

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