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Jan 11Liked by Robyn Ryle

🥰. I too love the hang. And you.

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XOXOXO

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Jan 11Liked by Robyn Ryle

Yes! Yes! Yes! I miss the hang. What happened? I suspect Covid threw me off track and I'm struggling to get going again. BUT what an absolute delight it was to be at Rob's retirement party, chatting with so many wonderful people I hadn't seen for ages. That evening fueled my joy for days! I definitely need more of that. May we be so lucky as to meet up one day - you, me, Jeff, the Goddess . . . . just hangin'.

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It was great to see you at Rob's and to hang for a while. I think Covid made things worse, but I think we've been losing the art of the hang for a long time. We're too busy. And exhausted.

I miss trivia night! That was great hang time. Wish someone would bring that back.

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We are working to get Trivia back! I'll let you know when anything happens!

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Jan 11Liked by Robyn Ryle

This is my favorite of your essays so far ♥️

For a long time I’ve thought that living in downtown Madison is kind of like living in an ever evolving play. There’s a bunch of characters and you never know which ones are going to show up day to day. Also, we all just get to be ourselves in the Madison play. How lucky! Happy and Lucky! Glad you two are in the play ❤️

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Thanks, Jane. I like thinking of living in Madison as like being in a play. Especially one where we just get to be ourselves. Missed you at the Taproom yesterday!

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Jan 12Liked by Robyn Ryle

Incredibly thoughtful, incredibly insightful. Thank you for this.

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Thanks, David!

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LOVE this post! And I love to hang out. You so totally captured that. I'd hang out with you any time.

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Thanks, Barb! Next time I'd love to hang next time I'm in Indy. Or hit me up if you're ever down Madison-way.

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I'm in!

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Jan 13Liked by Robyn Ryle

The Goddess never, ever remember who I am and I find incredible joy in reintroducing myself to her every time.

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Well, you are a mere mortal.

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Jan 17Liked by Robyn Ryle

This was fun and hit all my nerves. It's been a long time since I went out and saw familiar faces and just grabbed coffee or lunch. All of this was so well done. Thank you, Robyn!

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Yes, I think my husband I have been doing less of it, too. It feels like a lot of effort and eating out everywhere is expensive. But sometimes, definitely worth it.

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