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Another welcome joy in the inbox, thank you Matt

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I so love your writing, Matt. It's a happy moment for me every time I see another fragment in my inbox. Thank you.

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It's every bit as happy a moment to hear from you, MC. Thank you. I hope you are well. x

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Beautifully written Matt. Thank you

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Thanks so much, Helen.

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"... this old and well-worn coat of melancholy ..." Ah , yes. I've always worn one of these January coats -- maybe because the ending of another year feels like one step closer to the coldness of death? I don't know, but what a beautiful line, Matt. Thank you.

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"Distinguish melancholy from sadness" as I've just read in a note reproduced by our mutual friend Barrie at @feastsandfables. If the coat fits, then wear it and be warm. Thank you, Sharron.

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I don't make resolutions, I don't like New Year's Eve. I love the lull at the end of the year and beginning of the next one. I am an organiser and look at January as a month that I can (hopefully) breathe a little more,take a bit of time to reflect and catch up, and with luck slow down a little before everything starts up again! I always draw upon Katherine May's book 'Wintering'. Happy new Year to you Matt. x

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Ah yes, I know many who love and cite Katherine's work. I hope it's a really good one for you and your family, J. x

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Thank you Matt x

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my sentiments entirely, Matt

it comes round the year

top note to bass rift on stone

light catches

best wishes

jenny

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Thank you, Jenny. Through the first week and back into regular rhythms now.

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