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Alex Klumpp's avatar

First time getting one of your emails -- if they're all like this, so happy to have found your substack! Love love love.

Lauren Neufeld's avatar

That is very kind, thank you Alexandra! So happy to have you here, xx

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Kaitlyn Elizabeth's avatar

I second this!

Alexa Spiegel's avatar

Happy birthday to a fellow Leo!!! Mine is the 16th and like you, I understand the assignment 😉

Katie Buckman's avatar

Same! I’m August 21! This is perfect @lauren!

Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Ahhh, I love all the Leo energy! Thanks Katie 🌼

Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Ahhhaha yes! I love this! 🌼

Alexa Spiegel's avatar

Future writing group ice breaker??

Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Most definitely!

Kaitlyn Elizabeth's avatar

Don’t think that just bc you couldn’t come you don’t have to answer this months. I must know your childhood celebrity crush.

Emma Kriskinans's avatar

Such summer vibes with this edition! Loved the poem. And thanks for the book recs, I'm on the hunt for a good summer read, adding All Fours to my list.

Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Thanks Emma! Ahha nice, you have been warned with All Fours! 😉🙈

Camila's avatar

Those ice creams and tomatoes look so lush! I remember as a kid going to the beach on the daily with a huge Tupperware of sliced tomatoes with lime, salt and pep and olive oil. I could eat that forever.

And of course a biiiig happy birthday to the sweetest and certainly most creative person I know 🫶🏼 sending a virtual squeeze and wishing you abundant happiness always. Hope you have the best time celebrating on Salt Spring!!!

Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Awww yum, that’s such a sweet memory. Thank you Camila! 🩷

Kaitlyn Elizabeth's avatar

Loved this beautiful little romp. I went down a deep dive on those jellies. The reviews for those shoes are just too precious.

Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Awww fun! So nostalgic. Thanks Kaitlyn.

Aoife's avatar

Have a beautiful birthday break, Lauren! Wishing you an enriching, mirthful, and radiant new year of life xx ps that poem!!!!

Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Thanks so much Aoife!

Kristen Luiso's avatar

Your mood board summer upgrade is stunning! Enjoy your birthday and summer vacation. I’m a Leo rising, so into Leo season I am!

Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Ahhh, Leo rising, I love it! 🦁 Thanks so much Kristen

vitajexjexjex's avatar

Soak a cotton bandanna in ice water, wring it out, then loosely tie/drape it around your neck. Pairs excellently with fans!

Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Love the sounds of this, thank you!

Naomi's avatar

Your newsletter are always such a treat! Have fun at Salt Spring Island, I love it there! I went for the first time over the May long weekend this year. We stayed in a tiny house in the woods. If you haven't already, I recommend going to Tree House Cafe. It literally has a tree growing in the middle of it! And they have live music too, such good vibes.

Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Aww thank you Naomi! That tiny house sounds so cute, I'll have to check something like that out when booking next time. I will put the Tree House Cafe on my list to visit, always love your recommendations! 🩷

Kayli's avatar

Cannot wait for A Complete Unknown!! How are we supposed to wait for December?? Also, thanks for sharing Charm. I'm listening now + it's perfection.

Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Right!? Such a long wait for that one. Thanks so much Kayli, have a lovely weekend, xx

Kayli's avatar

You too, Lauren!

Sydney's avatar

I loved this! Thank you for sharing that poem - a perfect read for a summer friday

Lauren Neufeld's avatar

So glad you enjoyed, it's such a good one. Thank you Sydney!

Patrick's avatar

I was enjoying your post but had to stop when you mentioned KH. Will turn off a lot of people unnecessarily and cause some to question your judgement. Political commentary doesn’t belong in your very positive post.

Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Thank you for reading and I appreciate your comment, Patrick. I'm comfortable knowing that my writing isn't for everyone. I'm here to share vulnerably and honestly, not to collect numbers. 🩷

Craig Burkitt's avatar

Jelly shoes forever, Beyonce doesn't cut it as Venus, jmho.

Sydney's avatar

I loved this! Thank you for sharing that poem - a perfect read for a summer friday

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Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Aww thanks so much Lauren! Wishing you a lovely weekend (full of plump tomatoes!). xx

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Lauren Neufeld's avatar

Triple digits, ohhhhh baby! Glad to hear you treated yourself to some a/c.

Ahha, you have been warned about All Fours. I feel like all of us at BMWG should read it and have a little chat on it, I know Petya would be into it.

I've always loved film photos, I got our wedding photos shot on film because I like the nostalgia and emotion of it. I don't know a lot about it, I just try and learn as I go - see what works and have fun with it.

Thanks so much Gabriella 🩷