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Dana Crevling's avatar

Congratulations on the job. I cant wait to hear who it is with! We need you in the industry. Set boundaries to take care of yourself and go forward with enthusiasm, a sense of humor and hope.

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Marjie Alonso's avatar

Thank you. ❤️

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Kristi Chase's avatar

Are there any more synonyms for purple? It makes turn color just thinking about it.

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Marjie Alonso's avatar

😂

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Andrea Giso's avatar

Bravo, Marjie!!!!! New job, new house, new Goddamned dog, writer and so much more.........send me some of your mojo!!!!! Happy for you!!!!

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Marjie Alonso's avatar

Thank you, friend. ❤️

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Doris R Oppenheimer's avatar

Best of luck on your new endeavor.Doris oppenheimer csw ‘76

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Marjie Alonso's avatar

Oh HI!!!! And thank you! So nice to hear from you!

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Dana Boughn Fedman's avatar

Baited breath here! I thought my IAABC certification was the shit! Now what?!

I did not realize the song was apocalyptic/dystopian. Loved Prince.

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Marjie Alonso's avatar

I did too, on both counts!

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Andrea Eschen's avatar

Another great post, Marjie. Congratulations on the new job! I truly hope it doesn't distract you from your other chosen profession because I would miss you terribly. I get the impression that you're not very good at doing just enough to get by. Just one of the many reasons I and so many others care about you so much.

I'm going to avoid that tea. With marketing and a color like that, it must be poisonous. They just didn't know how to put that on the label.

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Marjie Alonso's avatar

LOL - that's probably themes honest review they could have given that tea!

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Mary Burch's avatar

OMG. You failed retirement. AGAIN.

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Marjie Alonso's avatar

AGAIN!

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Helen's avatar

Um…that sounds like a job that’s gonna take a bit of time and patience!! Really, it sounds huge. Good luck!

Blackberry rain.. yeah it’s gonna hurt but also stain everything blue…not really gonna rush out n buy that one.

Also… had no idea that the 1000s of times I’ve sung along to Purple rain that’s what it was about…disturbing..and why would there be blood in the sky… is that just metaphorical do you think? I don’t want to be wandering about in blood rain…even if it is purple…

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Marjie Alonso's avatar

The guy was brilliant. But batshit.

You're right. The papayas might hurt, but at least they wouldn't stain!

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Valerie Pollard's avatar

Brava!

Oddly just yesterday I accidentally came across the (now defunct) ARC Facebook page, and spent some time reading the back and forths and how conscientious we all were regarding fair scoring, and giving feedback to the applicants. It makes me happy that you are getting back in it, because you know, it's important!

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Marjie Alonso's avatar

I haven't lost your number, my dear! You might WISH I had... ;)

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Rhoda Ezell's avatar

I am in favor of your goal with the new job.. Can't wait to see what it is! Happy moving!!!!!

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Marjie Alonso's avatar

Thank you! ❤️

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