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Kole Flatau's avatar

so very enjoyable, Matthew, like an everso long and indulgent lunch with friends, that includes quiet contentment whilst eating, random sharing of thoughts, musings, giggling, weighty reflections and fulfilled-to-the-brim inertia whilst it all digests itself.

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Matthew Sutcliffe's avatar

Aw cheers, Kole!

(Saving your latest for afternoon tea today)

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John Britton's avatar

but where are parts 4 and 5.....????????

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Matthew Sutcliffe's avatar

I'm glad you asked me that, John. Part 4 is hidden under the link that says "Part 4..." and Part 5 is writing itself as we speak.

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John Britton's avatar

What - that link which is directly in front of my eyes which, curiously, I totally failed to see?

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Kole Flatau's avatar

Matthew, this all sooo delicious, it's like being in your pocket and being able to hear you mutter all of this to yourself in utter contentment. A beautifully natural voice narrating the eventful and uneventful with equal curiosity. It's gorgeous.

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Arnaly Arriaga Blanco's avatar

I love it. Thank you for taking us with you on that beautiful time journey.

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Matthew Sutcliffe's avatar

Thanks to you too my friend.

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Jacqui Taylor (she/her)'s avatar

These are great. I’m glad you expanded it out to be more than one essay.

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Matthew Sutcliffe's avatar

Thank you, Jacqui. A full blown trilogy is yet some way off but this is going in the right direction.

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Jacqui Taylor (she/her)'s avatar

Let it come in its own time

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