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Rick Lewis's avatar

So happy for you and your engagement news John. Your curation of highlights and resources from the year is excellent, but committing to a relationship is unsurpassed as a form of joyful learning, instruction and growth. My best wishes go with you into 2024.

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John Nicholas's avatar

I love that perspective Rick - a form of learning, instruction and growth. Nailed it. Appreciate your support and wishing you a big 2024!

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James Bailey's avatar

John! Congrats to you and Jess! You both look so happy. I was immersed in your piece and you saved the best for last! I’m grateful for our friendship.

Oh, and to put Rick Lewis, Steven Foster, and John Steinbeck in the same essay is a high bar for us to clear in my book. 👏

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John Nicholas's avatar

Haha yeah those are three big literary names. Appreciate the good wishes, James. We're very excited for life together. Wishing a great new year!

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Alexandra Allen's avatar

Congrats, John! And happy new year 🥳

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John Nicholas's avatar

Thanks Aly! We're over the moon. Wishing you a big 2024 too!

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David Loewen's avatar

Congrats on the engagement- exciting times!

Really enjoyed this reflection, and love the photos and combos of creativity. Keeps it all real and genuine. keep writing and keep posting. 🙌

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John Nicholas's avatar

Thanks man. Appreciate the encouragement!

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Alissa Mears's avatar

Congratulations, John! I'm so happy for you. And I love this line up of books. Beautiful choices.

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John Nicholas's avatar

Thanks Alissa! Means a lot. And I'm happy you like them - it was a good year of reading.

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Becky Isjwara's avatar

AHHHH Congratulations John!!!!

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John Nicholas's avatar

Thanks Becky!!

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Congrats buddy. Happy for you!

Also, love the photographs. The 1st, 3rd, 4rth, 7th and 8th are particularly good!

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John Nicholas's avatar

Thanks so much Ishan! Haha you like the mountain pics. Duly noted. Have a great new year and keep producing beautiful photos and writing.

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Silvio Castelletti's avatar

Whoa big news there. Happy for you and Jess, John! You two look great together. All the very best!

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John Nicholas's avatar

Thanks Silvio. That's very sweet of you! Wishing you a great new year and lots of new ideas to write about.

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Jack Dixon's avatar

Congrats to you and Jess! That’s wonderful news. An exciting way to lead into 2024. Wonderful curation here too. Thanks for sharing John.

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John Nicholas's avatar

Thanks Jack! Appreciate the good wishes and I'm happy you enjoyed this edition. Here's to many more essays and newsletters in '24!

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Sairam Sundaresan's avatar

Yay! Congratulations John! Happy new year buddy 🎊

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John Nicholas's avatar

Thanks legend! Wishing you a big 2024.

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Steven Foster's avatar

Congrats on your engagement John! It's been a delight to continue to see your photos and read your writing. A very happy new year to you and your soon to be family.

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John Nicholas's avatar

Thanks so much, Steven. Love the example you set with your love for and appreciation of your family. Have a great new year and I'm excited to continue reading your work.

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Catalina Muñoz's avatar

Congratulations John! Wishing you a great 2024

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John Nicholas's avatar

Thanks Cata! And likewise! Here's to many more essays in the new year.

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

love keeping up with my writer friends by getting to read these annual updates. congrats on the engagement and cheers to another creative year ahead!

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John Nicholas's avatar

Thanks Arman! Much appreciated. Wishing you a wildly creative year too.

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