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Bron Lee's avatar

I always feel excited when I see something from you in my inbox .

Thank you for your honesty and “ realness “” not sure if that is a word ..but your reflections are always inspiring

Thanks

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Ryan Butta's avatar

Thanks for the kind words Bron and happy to know you are still enjoying my ramblings.

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Alex Hotchin's avatar

Feels a bit more lonely out here on the run without you! But hey I can see your shimmering star. That is company!

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Ryan Butta's avatar

We need fugitives like yourself out there and running to inspire us to break out again!

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The Market Cat's avatar

Life can be a series of continuous loops….welcome to another loop 🥂

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Ryan Butta's avatar

Thanks Robbie. Around we go again!

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Jim KABLE's avatar

Such a well-written statement, Ryan, of the writer - not yet with a string of best-sellers - having to avoid the late-19th century version of existing within the garret - by seeking the flashing fire of the opal! Best of luck.

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Ryan Butta's avatar

Thanks Jim. I appreciate the thoughts.

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Brigid's avatar

The other benefit to having the job is that it keeps enough food in your belly to give you the energy to write and share such amazing gems such as this one. As always- thanks!!!

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Ryan Butta's avatar

This is very true! Much easier to focus with cash flow rather than cash drip. And writing history as I've been doing is expensive: visiting archives, buying books, hiring private detectives in Japan. They're just a few things I've spent money on this year.

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