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Kevin Wissett-Warner's avatar

And the same to you, too Mark. I have gained so much from your writings this year. Thank you so much .

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank YOU so much Kevin. Merry Christmas to you and loved ones

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Marjan's avatar

Really beautifully played. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours Mark. I’m looking forward to more interesting gatherings and inspiring writing from you. Enjoy the festive break.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Marjan, and for being such a warm encouraging presence

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Aysha's avatar

Merry Christmas and a very happy new year to you, Mark! Your newsletter makes me so happy when it arrives in my inbox 💕

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you so much Aysha, that makes the days when the words don’t come worth the struggle

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Mark Thomas's avatar

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and yours, Mark. Here’s to a very exciting and joy-filled 2025 😊

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Mark Diacono's avatar

And to you too Mark!

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Sue Quinn's avatar

Merry Christmas Mark! That’s gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Sue. Merry Christmas x

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Simi Rezai's avatar

Delightful, thank you for sharing. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

And wishing you and loved ones the same, thank you

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Nick Lewis's avatar

Hope you’ve had a great one. The other day we discovered deconstructed Brussel Sprouts with bacon. I suspect it’s not new but we felt rather chuffed about it.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

And you too Nick. And yes, a favourite combination that is always surprisingly good even if you've had it recently!

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Sue Currie's avatar

I hope you have had the happiest Christmas and that 2025 will bring joy

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Sue, and very much to you too

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Sally Burke's avatar

Hello Mark, thank you for sharing your friends beautiful rendition of that Christmas carol. I hope you and your family enjoyed a wonderful day celebrating Christmas, and may 2025 bring all you could wish for. 🥳🥂

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Sally. I hope you had the best time and wishing you a wonderful 2025

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Anna Browne's avatar

Thats a beautiful and peace-inducing piece of music. Your newsletter is a joy and an inspiration. I always learn something new and am entertained by your words.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Anna, that’s very lovely of you. Merry Christmas

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June Girvin's avatar

Merry Christmas from east Devon!

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Mark Diacono's avatar

And right backatcha!

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Amie Elizabeth White's avatar

Wishing you a truly wonderful Christmas and New Year, Mark! Thank you for gracing our inboxes with your words and wisdom. I am so looking forward to another year x

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Mark Diacono's avatar

And the loveliest times to you Amie Elizabeth, thank you for you encouraging presence here and for your fascinating words on your substack. Here’s to a brilliant 2025 x

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Lizzie Wingfield's avatar

Happy Christmas Mark, and thank you for all the wonderful writing!

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Lizzie, Merry Christmas to you

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Deborah Vass's avatar

What a moving little film this is. A very happy Christmas to you!🌲

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Mark Diacono's avatar

And to you and loved ones Deborah, thank you

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Jane Rankin-Reid's avatar

And to you dear Mark; thank you for sharing your wonderful writing gardening living journey throughout this year.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Jane, and for being here helping it happen

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Sue Dash's avatar

And a very Merry Christmas to you too, Mark. Reminds us that true friendship transcends any physical distance. Looking forward to more edible inspiration in 2025.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Sue, wishing you a great festive time and thank you for being part of this place

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