Weekly Open Thread

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Hi! 

How’s everyone doing? 

Here’s another open thread for conversation and more. Say hi, introduce yourselves if you’re new (welcome!), get it off your chest, vent, ask me questions, ask everyone questions, reflect, ponder, wonder, grow. 

I hope you've all had a great weekend—here’s another big hug from me and Snowy!

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