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Maria Anne's avatar

I’m here (in Texas physically) and a true believer in all things fairytale with your world Ericka! Thank you for sharing your magical perspective with us all on your new Substack!!

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Erika Johnson's avatar

Thank you Maria Anne!

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Kathy's avatar

Thank you for the poem and photos...

LOVE you and the Ruins. Will see you again in the milder weather.

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Erika Johnson's avatar

Thank you Kathy! Perhaps one day a German fossil will make an appearance. ❤️

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Oksana Komarnytska's avatar

I am so happy to see your beautiful beginning - new journey is a new adventure! Happy and excited to be your subscriber! ❤️

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Erika Johnson's avatar

What a delight to be in conversation with you! I thought of you last night and remembered our moonlit Ruins walk.

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Oksana Komarnytska's avatar

Same here! It was such a unique experience and absolute magic - walking through the Ruins under full Moon. That was so special! ❤️

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Blair's avatar

This is such an awesome and exciting path you are venturing on, and I to am here, to enjoy every wonderfilled moment! ❤️

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Karleen's avatar

I’m here too! And with your beautiful musings, I too feel seen! As Rachel said…Onward!!!

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Rachel Sager's avatar

Also, what is a Holland beater?!

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Erika Johnson's avatar

A Holland beater is a large and hardworking machine for beating fibers into pulp for papermaking. My friend Katy Dement The Paper Lady just got one and it’s all she can think about. If you have one you can make out of anything from blue jeans to Japanese knotweed.

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Sherry Sager's avatar

I ask the same question! WHAT is a Hollander beater??

Lead on, Macduff!!!❤️♥️♥️🙏🤗👏🏻

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Rachel Sager's avatar

I am here; I am all in for your WHY.

What an auspicious beginning, in which you lure the world into your one-of-a-kind lens.

Onward!

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