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Ella Beech's avatar

I love this piece of writing Deborah, and am so glad you decided to mark your birthday with this newsletter! Can’t wait to read more, you write beautifully! X

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Deborah J. Stein's avatar

Oh--thank you so much Ella--I so appreciate that!

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Ella Beech's avatar

I hope you had a good day too! X

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Margaux Kent's avatar

Did I actually say that? I love the word haunt. And I love your hauntings and paintings. What would you be without them?! Perplexed. Happy birthday Deb!

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Deborah J. Stein's avatar

Haha—you suggested it but then we talked about it—Hahaa. What would I be what would this be without them indeed! Thank you for you Margaux! 💞

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Debora Bartlett's avatar

Your writings are intoxicating. Your ghosts. You. Deborah stein!

What a wonderful gift for all of us on your birthday. Today! 💕🎂

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Deborah J. Stein's avatar

Ah so generous! Thank you so much Debora!

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Anna Petry's avatar

Yes!!! This is the best idea- and such a generous gift! Thank you for you and all the ghosts that are with you.

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Deborah J. Stein's avatar

Thank you dear Anna! I’m so happy you like it!

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Twila Newey's avatar

lovelovelovelovelovelovelovelovelove…

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Deborah J. Stein's avatar

Means the world to me #1 Lady Poet!

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Samm Menzies's avatar

Ahhhh so good! Thank you for sharing your words with us. I’m subscribed and looking forward to reading more.

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Deborah J. Stein's avatar

Much appreciated Samm!

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Anne Ffrench's avatar

I am so unbelievably happy to read your words in a public space, Deb you are incredible. To echo what has already been said the world shines brighter because of your deep dive searching and returning it to us in such profound words and art making.

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Deborah J. Stein's avatar

Anne—speechless and so many thanks for you, my lady poet sister in all of this. Thank you for always encouraging and supporting me and it my great honor to be able to do the same for you dear LP friend. How lucky are we to haunt one another!

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Nullsie - Nulls - Sharon's avatar

So so beautiful and I need to read it several times , thanks for giving us a present on your birthday Deb

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Deborah J. Stein's avatar

Aww Nulls—thank you love…

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Katja Maas's avatar

I love that you have done this and shared it with the world. So proud of you. It's beautiful beyond words.

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Deborah J. Stein's avatar

Thank you my LP sister! Could not have done anything without your support and kindness over these last few years…thank you K!

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Michael Judge's avatar

The world is a better place with you in it, and an even better place with your beautiful/heartbreaking/eye-opening/tender/powerful/tremendous art and writing in it. So glad you're on Substack! Welcome. We're lucky to have you.

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Deborah J. Stein's avatar

Thank you friend…thanks for opening a door for me.

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Kelcey Ervick's avatar

Happy birthday! I didn’t know this post was from 2023 until I got to the end and you called it your first post. I love your haunted and haunting words and flowers. ❤️ (this is my birthday week too!)

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