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Richard Bryant's avatar

Congratulations

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Peter C. Meilaender's avatar

Thank you, Richard!

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Rob Edwards's avatar

Have

🤔 + 👆 + 📱 = 📮 > 📨💯 > 📚 📂 = 🎯

Proof that fine words will find a way to travel?

😅

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Peter C. Meilaender's avatar

Thank you, Rob! And also brilliant. Next time I’ll have to write the whole thing in emojis! (Of course, then I would have to figure out how to find them on this thing….)

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Martin Black's avatar

a fine bridge!

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Peter C. Meilaender's avatar

I thought it was pretty impressive! And was happy that it is still in use.

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Sarah Bringhurst Familia's avatar

I didn’t even know it was possible to write a Substack post on the app. Good for you, getting it out despite all adverse circumstances. And we’re looking forward to the next book!

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Peter C. Meilaender's avatar

Thank you, Sarah! The wonders of apps. Or something like that. With all your traveling, you might actually fine the post-in-app option useful.

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Victoria Waddle's avatar

“But life has a way of intervening in our best-laid plans.“ It certainly does. But it’s fun to read about this adventure. The Episcopal Traveler’s Prayer for your journey: O God, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey's end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Peter C. Meilaender's avatar

Victoria, that is a lovely prayer. Thank you so much! (And I’m also glad that you enjoyed the post.)

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Christine Beck's avatar

Peter, what a delightful piece! The travails with your van sound harrowing. And HOT.

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Peter C. Meilaender's avatar

Thank you, Christine! I was frustrated not to have things go according to plan, so I’m doubly glad you liked it.

And I would definitely not complain about five degrees cooler for the drive home. And no rain, so I can keep the windows open!

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