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I love your reviews and think it's a wonderful way to be creative and spread some joy!

My undertaking is to give away my art in various ways. I've already been told, by other artists here, that I'm going to single-handedly devalue the art market in my area. As if I had that much power LOL Either way, it gives me great joy to see real art in people's hands in the real world.

BTW, I clicked the like button...penny for your thoughts ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Monette, my thoughts are not suitable for a public forum! Rest assured, you've made my bloody day by hitting the 'like' button and bursting into these comments :)

Oh, and screw the other artists - you keep doing it your way!!!

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Aug 8Liked by Alexander J. Porter

Going to add โ€œthatโ€™s communism for youโ€ to the end of every complaint I have about absolutely anything, ever, henceforth. ๐Ÿ˜‚

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Haha, it's the ultimate catch-all.

Bus is late? Communism.

Bus is early? Communism.

Bus company is state controlled and the wealth exists in a classless society? Communism.

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Aug 11Liked by Alexander J. Porter

Having spent soooo much time in VN, Iโ€™ve used it quite a lot hahaha. (But alsoโ€ฆdoctors visit, $3? Communism! So, it gives and it takes hahaha)

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Aug 6Liked by Alexander J. Porter

Don't worry, Alex. No matter how many other Alexander Porters exist in the world, I'll never mistake you for the OIympian!

As far as my thing, I once received a certificate at my old job for being the "best holiday cupcake baker" (because I was known for making cupcakes for Christmas parties, Halloween, and sometimes Valentine's Day). No kidding!

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Best Holiday Cupcake Baker... that's a "thing" alright!!!

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Aug 20Liked by Alexander J. Porter

Creativity obviously is your "thing" because I had already forgotten about the other Alexander Porter around the time you referred to Ghostbusters II as a "documentary" ๐Ÿ˜‚... I may also have the attention span of a toenail clipping ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ.

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It's one of my favourite documentaries, haha.

And if I can pull ahead of the "other" Alexander Porter in your mind, that's a victory!

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Just discovered your substack! I'm a fellow Aussie. Love the sentiment with the lols! Being creative is so good for the soul for sure.

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There can never be too many Aussies! Glad to have forced my way into your view :)

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What a brilliant piece of writing! Just shows how we can truly apricate the unique thing we want to do. Don't be worried about what people think, just go and do it!

Also, the reviews are absolutely hilarious!

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Thanks, brother! I love that you took the time to check it out and be so kind with your words :)

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No worries Alexander!

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Aug 6Liked by Alexander J. Porter

I love your satirical humor thank you๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘โ™ฅ๏ธโ™ฅ๏ธโ™ฅ๏ธ

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Thank you for checking out my "thing", Lisa!!! :)

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Aug 6Liked by Alexander J. Porter

I think youโ€™ll find that itโ€™s faster than 0.46, I had to pause slightly and even then I was like well thatโ€™s a nanosecond of my life I wonโ€™t be getting backโ€ฆ..

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I owe you 1 nanosecond.

Can I get it to you next week?

I'm a little short right now.

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Aug 6Liked by Alexander J. Porter

I love this!!! I am currently designing a statistically valid study to determine if medical grade compression sleeves, on one arm, really do make you swim faster. My theory is that they donโ€™t. And, itโ€™s a way more fun approach to getting to race with one than getting a doctorโ€™s note saying I have lymphedema. I want to prove our rules committee wrong (slightly vindictive). Totally nuts, but fun!!!

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That rules committee don't know what they're talking about - you show 'em!!! :D

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Aug 6Liked by Alexander J. Porter

Where to begin ? All I can say is thank you, for such an intelligently written, inspiring piece of magic but also the inability to type much more as I cry with with laughter. It's no exaggeration that my sides hurt from laughing so hard. I really needed a smile today, I got more than I bargained for.

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Hannah, if I can put a smile on your dial, I've over performed! Thank you for saying such sweet things and for taking the time to check this out :) :) :)

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Aug 6Liked by Alexander J. Porter

Your Vietnam, and silly reviews made my night! :))

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Then my work here is done :)

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Aug 6Liked by Alexander J. Porter

Since you say youโ€™re not very smart I wonโ€™t bother telling you this is a genius post. Oh, I just did! ๐Ÿ˜‚ My problem is Iโ€™ve got too many โ€œthingsโ€ and theyโ€™re not willing to be taught how to play nice together. Maybe I need to tell them to grow up and find their own digs in the world. Thanks for sharing.

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Carol, I'd never turn down such delightful feedback, thank you! And it's better to have too many "things" than not enough, so you're on the right track!

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Aug 6Liked by Alexander J. Porter

They are great reviews. I would so not want to not go to each place after such witty and humorous comments. I have a few things going on, and I'm happy with my lot in life.

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Sounds like you've got a firm grip on your "things" - I love to hear it!!

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