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Aug 13Liked by Alison Krupnick

Alison, If passionfruit is to be a guide to most things in life, including a new chapter in Portugal--then life really is kind. Hope you're well this week. Cheers, -Thalia.

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Jul 21Liked by Alison Krupnick

Oh, how I have saudades do Portugal!

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Jul 2Liked by Alison Krupnick

Yay! I can't wait to visit!!

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Jul 1Liked by Alison Krupnick

So thrilled for you after all this time... so deserved...the full-life experience. What an adventure!

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Jun 30Liked by Alison Krupnick

Wow, this is real! It's happening! I am truly excited for you both. And learning portuguese -- what a beautiful language. I honor you following your heart.

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We are overdue for a get-together. Hope to see you later this summer.

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Jun 28Liked by Alison Krupnick

Whew, Alison, wow! Even for me, hard to believe this is becoming real, but I'm glad it is!

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Jun 28Liked by Alison Krupnick

YAY! SO GLAD to see you back in your dream place! Don't fret too much about renting, your dream is strong enough to sustain itsel fover many changes (just like you :)

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Thanks for your steadfast support! Hope to see you at the meetup in a few weeks.

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“Trust the unknown” is one of my mantras. All will turn out well.

The pics are beautiful.

I wish I could have alcohol. Had to quit after cancer.

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Wow - quit for good? Alcohol or not, hope to see you at the Seattle Substack gathering. Thanks for connecting me to Mikaela.

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I will be there. 🥰

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Jun 28Liked by Alison Krupnick

Sometimes dreams don't go exactly as planned, but the dream can still come true! You WILL be moving to Portugal to start your next chapter. It's a little different than what you imagined, but maybe this gives you time to find your PERFECT house without the time pressure. I know you and Jeff will be so happy there and I'm so excited for you!

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Thanks for all you’ve done to support this dream!

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Jun 28Liked by Alison Krupnick

The last time I was in Portugal I had the gnarliest food poisoning and I ALSO ATE RAZOR CLAMS 🤨

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Uh oh! We may be onto something. I was excited to learn the word for them — lingueirão — and thought I was so cool when I ordered them. Perhaps I got my comeuppance.

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Jun 28Liked by Alison Krupnick

What a great adventure! Good for you for going for your dreams. The bumps in the road are part of life no matter where you live. Hope we keep hearing about your life in Portugal. All the best to you and J.

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