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Thanks for the shoutout and omg thanks for linking us to that Candy Chang video!! It's so true that we need more forms of public art rituals - big and small, visual and written. Definitely will be thinking more about this for 2024.

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It was such a clear link for me. And I love how you are evolving PTK. And yes to the public art rituals.

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Your community-building efforts are so appreciated, Arjan. We need increased connection and appreciation so very much. Thank you.

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Thank you, Kim. That's very kind of you. And I agree: more connections, better connections is what we need. Poetry, like yours, is a great way to build better connections.

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Great to see this newsletter evolving and growing. Thanks for all the work you put into it!

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Thank you David. I try to keep evolving it, and it's great to read an encouragement like this. Much appreciated!

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Hello Arjun! Congratulations on your newest publication additions to your Substack and on expanding your curatorial skills generously. Really enjoyed Poetry Trapper Keeper and the multiple directions they are taking poetry on this platform. Happy New Year!

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Hi Kristen,

Thank you for stopping by and your kind words. And yes, the poets at PTK are really something special.

And so are you.

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Thank you Arjun of the big heart!

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omg stop we're blushing!!!!!

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No need, just take deserved praise and be happy with it :)

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Ok ok!!! :)

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