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Mary Bettini Blank's avatar

Thank you for the new ponders. Wish I could shoulder some of your load. Spectacular drawing. What a gift you are.

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Paul Madonna's avatar

How kind of you. Thank you 🙏

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Lois Furlo's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing, and your words contain a lot of wisdom! You have a good outlook and that is so much of recovery, yes? And I will never get tired of your art, so keep on creating!

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Paul Madonna's avatar

Thanks Lois. I really appreciate the support

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MikeOzzie's avatar

With what you've been through, you are a warrior, Paul. A poet-artist Zen warrior, and thank you for continuing to create and share your art and writing with us. I hope at some point the pain will go away. I look forward to the next Emit Hopper book. Love the character, love the writing, love the illustrations.

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Paul Madonna's avatar

Thanks Mike! I'm just pushing through. And yes, more Emit to come, and hopefully soon!!

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MikeOzzie's avatar

Great to hear!! 😊

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Karine's avatar

Thank you for your writing and work. I'm so sorry you're in pain and I'm wishing you as much ease as possible within your remix. I love this metaphor and your newest piece-your essence and strength is there.

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Paul Madonna's avatar

Thanks Karine, much appreciated

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PatK's avatar

Thank you for the update. Know that there are scores of us out hear pulling for you.

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Paul Madonna's avatar

Thanks Pat!

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Mark Reed's avatar

So beautifully written. I am so sorry for your pain. Thanks for the insight into yourself and into change.

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Paul Madonna's avatar

Thank you Mark!

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Rebecca Rocket's avatar

I love this metaphor; you've got such a great skill for them, which is part of what drew me to All Over Coffee to begin with. Wishing you the best possible mixes with your latest track.

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Paul Madonna's avatar

Thanks so much Rebecca, I really appreciate the reflection

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Mary Mann's avatar

I have always enjoyed your art and your messages within the art – very fun and thought provoking (not an easy combo to land). But I am really appreciating these open sharings of late. Wishing you pain-free health and peace… wishing you all good things Paul, whatever that may mean.

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Paul Madonna's avatar

Thank you Mary! Means a lot to me to know theses are landing with the intention I have for them, and being received so openly. Thank you for telling me

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Pam Engebretson's avatar

Paul,

No surprise that your metaphoric prose is every bit as heartfelt, detailed and eloquent as your gorgeous drawings. Fucking random universal chaos. The more I move through life, the less I understand anything-- especially the randomness of chaos it and its effects. It's sometimes terrifying and sometimes inexplicably beautiful. Jeff and I send our love and thoughts during your ongoing journey. xox

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Paul Madonna's avatar

Thank you Pam!

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Susana's avatar

Good learnings for anyone stuck in their skin. Music heals, you have made a beautiful peace. Thank you for sharing how you are finding your way. I am so sorry this happened. You are a champion for all of us to learn from.

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Paul Madonna's avatar

Thank you Susana!

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John Musgrove's avatar

Good to hear from you and thanks for the update, Paul. Keep riffing and know we stand with you. xo

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Paul Madonna's avatar

Thanks John!!

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Steve Michel's avatar

Thank you for having the courage to reveal that you are human. This too shall pass, and the next chapter will be what YOU write. Change is difficult and usually, someone isn't happy with the outcome. Please make sure that someone isn't you.

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Paul Madonna's avatar

Exactly. Thanks Steve!

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David Pablo Cohn's avatar

Thank you for this!

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