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Seven links to worthwhile thin(g/k)s

Hello dear reader,

My gratitude is with you for entrusting me with your time, however short or long. My gratitude also extends to those of you on Instagram who lifted me past the 10k mark this week. To some it’s a silly IG milestone, to others it’s an exaggerated self-aggrandizement. To me, it’s a sweet moment to thank you for welcoming me into your c…