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I’m with you in the midlife unraveling!!

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I knew I wasn't alone! ;)

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Enjoy Maggie Rogers! Would love to see her live one day. Maggie Rogers radio on Spotify has been my favorite fall music

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Thanks! This is my third time seeing her; she's an incredible performer. Like, born to perform. Also, funny thing: whenever I see your name in my inbox, for a second I think it says Maggie Rogers!

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oh, man I wish! I will say that the last name Rogers is blessed with some good characters like Maggie and Mister Rogers!

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I loved reading about your experience as a cheerleader and your grappling with putting more effort into your appearance versus being more low-key. The ending of your piece was just perfect. And I agree—the DCC alumni performance (the whole show in general) was fun to watch!

I really enjoyed I Hope This Finds You Well, too, with you on feeling let down by season 3 of The Bear, with you on loving Olivia Colman, and (guess what I’m about to say) with you on being happy that Shrinking is back! I have a big crush on Gaby. Her purple overalls in tonight’s episode!!! 😍 I can’t wait for Bad Sisters to return.

Hooray for the Maggie Roger’s concert!

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Ew autocorrect put an apostrophe on Rogers

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We are definitely soul sisters in a lot of ways! At least w/ pop culture?! Lol. Bad Sisters! That's another one. Sharon Horgan is amazing. I haven't watched the new season of Shrinking yet but I am so excited to be back w/ the gang and Gaby's amazing, colorful wardrobe!

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Sharon Horgan is another girl crush for sure! I’m sure I’ve asked you this but have you seen This Way Up? Loved it.

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I think I only watched the first season! I don't remember why I stopped. Catastrophe is still one of the funniest shows I've ever watched!

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Do we need to start a midlife unraveling club?? Also I appreciate your honesty here: I was never a cheerleader, but I too remember getting all dressed up with my friends *knowing* we would be looked at. It *was* a delicious, fizzy feeling.

Also: The Bear. Napkins was genius. Olivia Coleman forever, please. Did I still watch the crap out of season 3? Absolutely. Am I still looking forward to season 4? Yup. But I sure hope it finds it's way again.

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I think we just might need to start that club! It's funny, it reminds me of the identity shift of becoming a mother...like, you knew it was gonna be a big deal, other people had told you it would be a big deal, but you can't really know until you're there. Midlife feels like that! Glad I'm not alone. : )

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I would also like to join this club!! Loved this essay, Joy!

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