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sarah e webb's avatar

The shingles vaccine really does pack a wallop (although I've been told shingles is FAR WORSE) I hope you are turning the corner.

I recently became a paid subscriber to Maggie Smith's newsletter too and agree - by becoming privy to her revisions, my writing or at least approach to writing is all the better!

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Asha Sanaker's avatar

Hi, Sarah! Yes, I am turning the corner today. Thank you! And also, yes, shingles is far worse. I had a friend laid up by it before the pandemic and it went on FOR WEEKS. So horrible.

I'm so glad to hear you're also a subscriber to Maggie's newsletter. The way she unpacks her writing is so useful and moving, I think.

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Tara Penry's avatar

Thank you for sharing your cats and treehouse. I browsed my way here from your reply to Cheryl Strayed’s Oldster questionnaire, and I look forward to reading more of your thoughts on integrity. No better place to ride out side effects than in a treehouse!

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Asha Sanaker's avatar

I'm so glad you're here! Welcome!

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Nancy Jainchill's avatar

This is great!

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Asha Sanaker's avatar

Thank you, Nancy!

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Jan Peppler's avatar

Your tree house is lovely! As are your cats. :) Hope you feel better soon.

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Asha Sanaker's avatar

Thank you, Jan! I'm finally all better now.

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E. Jean Carroll's avatar

Asha! Have you seen the movie Phantom Thread?

The man in that movie---Daniel Day-Lewis---finds that a bit of sickness MAKES HIM MORE CREATIVE.......Whatever sent you to the Tree House---------This is a most delightful pos!t

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Asha Sanaker's avatar

Didn't he play a designer in that one? I didn't see it. I think because it seemed like part of the story was him being a misogynist prick. (and I get enough of those in real life) But if you recommend it, then perhaps I need to check it out.

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Gillie Waddington's avatar

Oh, and I forgot--good for you braving the shingles vaccine. I had shingles when I was in my early 30's. It was DREADFUL and actually much less frightening than when most "older" folks get it. So, better the vaccine!

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Gillie Waddington's avatar

Asha, this is lovely. I have ALWAYS wanted to live in a treehouse!! And you had the treehouse of my dreams as a child!! I mean, really, how wonderful!! Thank you for putting these pictures in my head!

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Asha Sanaker's avatar

That treehouse was truly one of the most wonderful, magical my dad ever did. I was grateful then, grateful now.

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