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Katie Delaney's avatar

Ah thank you for the tag Elaine ❤️ you are always so so kind! I am woefully behind on substack reading. I’m still playing and singing over on TikTok. But I really do want to catch up. It’s so hard isn’t it!!! There are not enough hours in the day. Thanks again, I so appreciate your support ❤️🙏🏻 xx

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

So much great stuff to read and definitely not enough time. 🫶🏻 Would you share the TikTok link, please?

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Katie Delaney's avatar

I’m learning to be kind to myself about it… it’s all part of the journey! Yes here’s my TikTok, are you on there too? https://www.tiktok.com/@katie_m_delaney

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

***Meant to say I’m close with my niece and cousins’ children and I hope in future they’ll come to stay with me and have fond memories. 🤣❤️

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Wendy Varley's avatar

Thanks so much for the mention and encouragement, Elaine. Really kind.

I like the sound of your great aunties! What an interesting family.

And I haven't tried Botox, either! 64 now and quite happy with my face!

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

Love that so much! I think it’s great to embrace it as the alternative isn’t as pleasant! And I hope my niece and cousin’s children love me as much as you loved your auntie. ❤️🫶🏻🤩

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Chris V's avatar

Lovely update from your journey - both as a writer and catching up with family. So happy to see those lovely photos.

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Chris V's avatar

And Happy birthday!

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

Thank you, lovely friend. 🫶🏻

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Thig's avatar

First happy 38! The forties was probably my peak decade for me. Very much enjoyed it. Hope the same for you

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

Thank you! 🫶🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I have a feeling when I get there it will also be a peak decade. 🥰😘

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Thig's avatar

Little bit of an edgy comment here but you should read up on women in their early 40s and their sex drive goes into overload. Great for you and your hubs!!!

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

I’m already there but I think husband wishes not so not sure what he will think if I get worse! 🙈🤣🤣🤣

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Thig's avatar

Both of us have watched our drives take a nose dive in our 50s. We are both always just “tired”

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

Michael is 46 and probably heading in that direction so I get it! 🤣🙈

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Charlotte (has) Baby Brain's avatar

Your great aunts sound like excellent hosts! Happy birthday, lovely lady.

(And thank you for the shout out, or course ❤️)

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

🫶🏻 They are a hoot! Lots of laughter and love. 🥰 Thank you!

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

Love reading your adventures.

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Barbs Honeycutt's avatar

!! Beta readers said they’d enjoyed what they read?!?!?! That's great news!! !! Also, I really like that minty/tealy top with red lips !! (And thanks for the mention, I am always checking out who else you're recommending because my next obsession can be hiding behind a tag)

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

Thank you, beauty. 🫶🏻🙏🏻 There are just too many amazing writers out there and not enough time. 🕰️🙈

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Abbey Wade's avatar

Happy birthday! The 40’s are fantastic. I’m well into mine and they keep getting better. Loved reading and seeing all of this!

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

Thank you 🥰🤩🫶🏻

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