I love this series Eleanor. It’s exciting to discover new writers and read the answers of those I already subscribe to and love. And I don’t know who wouldn’t love Barrie and JoJo and Feasts and Fables and their generosity and kindness. Also, I love that Barrie unabashedly loves social media. A beautiful interview 💛
I must admit that I fell out of love with X and FB some time ago, and Instagram more recently, but I do love it here. Sometimes I venture back to Instagram, but here, it feels like home.
We have Instagram but JoJo is more committed to hers than I am. I think here feels more like a ‘Co-working space’ or a coffee shop you go to regularly where there’s always a chat to be found, or a tip about something, a recommendation about an indie business to check out. Just the sort of places I love to hang out in. We even opened a deli/coffee shop back in the day so we had somewhere to hang out and build community!
Barrie I can only repeat that which has already been said! You have one of the most selfless approaches to being here I've encountered, you are without any doubt one of the most honest, kind, thoughtful, always cheery and full of life, encouraging and inspiring human beings I have found prowling, no make that cycling, through Notes and still stay ahead with posts too. I am in awe...
One day, hopefully, we can eat French patisseries together and to hell with the calories!
Until then, thank you, for everything!
Eleanor a huge thank you too for this shining interview!
Let’s make a plan to have those pastries. No limits. I cycle to feast (and for the fables too).
Thank you seems totally inadequate for such a generous and kind wrapping up of what we always hope to be and what Al we hope folk feel when they brush up against our values. Five years of deli life and adventures aplenty seem to have set the pathway. Glad you joined us on it, Susie.
Barrie, you are one of my favorite humans. You are a genuine soul in love with people and life. From observing your interactions with others, I have learned much about building community. You are an inspiration, Barrie, whether you know it or not. Your mission of encouragement impacts lives. Thank you, my friend.
One of the best at using this platform to its full potential, and a great writer and champion of others.
So generous, always, dear Matt, with the kindness of your thoughts and words! A thousand thanks, as ever. X
I love this series Eleanor. It’s exciting to discover new writers and read the answers of those I already subscribe to and love. And I don’t know who wouldn’t love Barrie and JoJo and Feasts and Fables and their generosity and kindness. Also, I love that Barrie unabashedly loves social media. A beautiful interview 💛
That is SUCH a lovely comment, Emily, thank you … encouragement for the encouragers! Social media … keeping it social!! Love it!
I must admit that I fell out of love with X and FB some time ago, and Instagram more recently, but I do love it here. Sometimes I venture back to Instagram, but here, it feels like home.
We have Instagram but JoJo is more committed to hers than I am. I think here feels more like a ‘Co-working space’ or a coffee shop you go to regularly where there’s always a chat to be found, or a tip about something, a recommendation about an indie business to check out. Just the sort of places I love to hang out in. We even opened a deli/coffee shop back in the day so we had somewhere to hang out and build community!
Barrie I can only repeat that which has already been said! You have one of the most selfless approaches to being here I've encountered, you are without any doubt one of the most honest, kind, thoughtful, always cheery and full of life, encouraging and inspiring human beings I have found prowling, no make that cycling, through Notes and still stay ahead with posts too. I am in awe...
One day, hopefully, we can eat French patisseries together and to hell with the calories!
Until then, thank you, for everything!
Eleanor a huge thank you too for this shining interview!
Let’s make a plan to have those pastries. No limits. I cycle to feast (and for the fables too).
Thank you seems totally inadequate for such a generous and kind wrapping up of what we always hope to be and what Al we hope folk feel when they brush up against our values. Five years of deli life and adventures aplenty seem to have set the pathway. Glad you joined us on it, Susie.
No limits!
Barrie, you are one of my favorite humans. You are a genuine soul in love with people and life. From observing your interactions with others, I have learned much about building community. You are an inspiration, Barrie, whether you know it or not. Your mission of encouragement impacts lives. Thank you, my friend.
Woah, that’s an incredibly touching and generous thought to share, Matt. Truly, I’m blown away by it. Thank you, from my heart.
Your site and how you replied to me gave me more hope than you can imagine. I think what you're doing is incredibly generous.
This makes us very happy … thank you so much for saying, Mary. Wishing you a tranquil festive season brimful of gentle words, written and read.