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Heidi Cannon's avatar

I have three things I will always need: a coffee, a cigarette and your newsletter. Most likely at the same time. This really lifted me out of my shit. Thank you so much Dia

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Matt Shaw's avatar

I love this comment.

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Dia Lupo's avatar

Don’t make me cry now!!! THANK YOU BABE ❤️

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Wil Dalton's avatar

“At the end of the day, it’s all poop hands, anyway.” - OMG, you savant sage - and thanks.

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Dia Lupo's avatar

Hahahah I’ll take it 😂 thanks for reading!

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Katie's avatar

This line put me over the edge:

"I’m so concerned with moving speedily *without breaking into a full run* that what occurs is something of a demented skip, like my leg was shot. All the while I’m doing that classic, closed mouth, white-person-passing-you-on-a-hike smile, maybe throwing the driver a half-wave."

My husband and I were just talking about this smile and I can't stop noticing it. We freaking do this. Every time! We also talked about your "drive-by snacking" from a million Notes ago which led to much joy. You did that. You bring much joy, Dia!

I'll share this, my one documented costume character during my college career working in promotional marketing: I'm the pig one with the loose hips. https://shrtm.nu/kHE

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Dia Lupo's avatar

Oh my gosh you made my night 😍and I’m absolutely crying at your costume. This resonates with me so much HAHA

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Marc Typo's avatar

That “classic, closed mouth, white-person-passing-you-on-a-hike smile.” This description is so real, especially for people of color haha. That smile means 1000 different things.

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Dia Lupo's avatar

YESSS like it’s so PAINFULLY awkward 😩😂

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Alex Olshonsky's avatar

needed this today so good

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Dia Lupo's avatar

🥰 ahh im so glad 💓💓

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Joleen’s Readings And Writings's avatar

Just discovered your newsletter and had a great time. Looking forward to more.

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Dia Lupo's avatar

Oh I’m so glad 😊 welcome!

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C. Elyse's avatar

Yes, my day is brighter 🤣

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Dia Lupo's avatar

I’m so glad truly 😇❤️❤️

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Chevanne Scordinsky's avatar

This did brighten my day. Thank you. 🥰

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Dia Lupo's avatar

My job is done 🥰

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Bethany Bell's avatar

This was beautiful Dia, thank you! I just stumbled across your page from Summer Noel’s “Twenty Something and Lost” and so glad I did.

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