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Rea de Miranda's avatar

Love your attitude! I understand completely. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Candy Downs's avatar

Thank you, Rea ♥️ I appreciate you reading and being here with me.

Chris Keller's avatar

i think your core is more than enough to sustain you, at least until Collum goes to college. (i will always be here CD)

Candy Downs's avatar

I’m lucky to have you CK ♥️

Zach Hively's avatar

Why does “good evening, gorgeous” just not have the same panache?

Candy Downs's avatar

Nah it’s all like “Night, Babe.”

Zach Hively's avatar

What, no sweet dreams?

Candy Downs's avatar

Only when they’re on their best behavior.

Zach Hively's avatar

Hmm. Seems suspicious.

Charlotte Tracy Clarke's avatar

Ahhhhh, Unfortunately I cannot claim to be in the "Hello Gorgeous" category, however I do claim to have "boyfriends". And Alan is more than welcome to claim his own "girlfriends" as well. Currently my most favorite "boyfriend" is Adam Kinzinger. Alan's "girlfriend" is Elizabeth Warren. You see, we don't even need to really know these people, we just like what they have to say! I believe in being friends with ex-s, and you do it stupendously! My first husband is one of the coolest people on earth and I will always think so. Kind and forgiving and just a helluva human. I am lucky and I know it, as are you. Love is a many "splendored" thing!

Candy Downs's avatar

I was just at lunch with a friend, talking about how much I adore you and Alan! Still laughing about the stories you told at our most beautiful lunch ♥️ I agree! Fake boyfriends and girlfriends really are the spice of life! JC calls everyone my boyfriend and the other day said he ran into my “boyfriend Ben” which is my friend’s husband, and I was like “No, no JC. that’s not how it works! Ben can only be your boyfriend.” So now he’s JCs boyfriend lol. I miss you and I can’t wait to come see you this winter!! 🥂

Charlotte Tracy Clarke's avatar

I just asked your awesome Mommy today when you are coming here? Soon, is not soon enough!!!

Let's make it a parteeeeeeee! Our only commitment is for Alan's Sister and BIL who are coming November 10-December6. Any other time you and your friends can stay here as I am sure there may be overflow at your Mums, especially if Callum is coming too!

Candy Downs's avatar

Yay!!! Most likely January and that can’t come soon enough! 🥳 I will keep you posted when I have exact dates 😍😘

Mike Marshall Wilson's avatar

I have to throw in my favorite Groucho quote, which is, “As we all know the only true laughter comes from despair” lol. Such a wonderful piece, Candy Downs, good job by you.

Candy Downs's avatar

Ohh that’s a good one! Pretty much my whole damn brand lol. Means a lot coming from you, Mike Marshall Wilson. Thank you ♥️

Thomas J. Baker's avatar

You went with the green shirt picture again! Love it. Honest, comedic, while always looking inward. Brilliant writing, as usual. Somebody is going is going to look under the hood and love it all, without attempting to fine-tune anything. Dreamgirl material!😉

Candy Downs's avatar

Ahhh thanks friend!! Enjoy those Buc-ee’s chips 🤪

Doug Bristol's avatar

Except? Except? (That's actually what my youngest told me after my latest heartbreak: "Daddy, maybe it's just time to clear the roster.")

Candy Downs's avatar

Time for a fresh start 🩵

Doug Bristol's avatar

Concur

Gary Trujillo's avatar

You need a few "substack boyfriends" 😝

Candy Downs's avatar

I mean, I can never not have Substack boyfriends.