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Waffle House. An hermetically sealed setting. It’s a two word story that everyone knows because everyone knows the plot, the characters and the implicit desperation.

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Love it. What writer doesn't find that words are difficult to speak when they're not prepared. Doubly so for people you love

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Exactly. Thanks for the read!

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Oh I am so so so sold on your work. It is loathing, it is stabbing your knock-off moleskin with a bic, it is crumpling up the tip before you slam it on the table. It is exactly what I'm looking for here. Subscribing.

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Wow thanks Bobby. I appreciate ya!

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This piece is why I read Substack instead of the Paris Review.

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That’s nice!

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Waffle House is a magical place.

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Goddammit Daisy.

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You’re deepening into your work Daisy. Right on track.

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Eek! I hope so

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that was GREAT, your sugar is probably high

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Thanks Rob. Sure is!

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Writing sucked me in. It was a pleasant surprise and thank you.

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I appreciate it!

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I love the way you write!!

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Ah thank you! Means a lot.

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I find God every time I’m in a Waffle House

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1. I love Waffle House.

2. Please drink responsibly.

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Always! ;)

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"Problem is, no matter where ya go, there ya are." — reminded me of this Joyce quote: "Think you're escaping and run into yourself. Longest way round is the shortest way home." Thank you for sharing!

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ohh so great, this kind of reminded me of that new Miranda July book. I feel like you'd really resonate with her style!

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Ooo sweet I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the read!

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Loved this and sub'd! I hope you and I will both allow me to write a song called, "fucking off to a Motel 6 somewhere cold."

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Ha i appreciate Kevin. I strongly endorse the writing of said song!

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Amazing! Thank you for sharing

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