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Kate Hill's avatar

Having never really left the back end of hospitality, let me reassure you that the kitchen nightmares never really disappear, they just morph to suit your new life. It will keep you on your toes, even when you know the security codes. Bravo for triggering an early morning memory and making me laugh over first coffee.

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Wil Reidie's avatar

What a lovely comment to wake up to, thank you for that Kate. And thank you so much for reading! Also, so many congrats on Finding France, I'm not only reading for pleasure but finding it of much inspiration to my own work.

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Martini Glambassador's avatar

Geeze, I almost missed the title, so excited was I to dive into the (quite entertaining!) story. “Pork Shank Redemption” is freakin’ brilliant. 😂

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Wil Reidie's avatar

Ha! Thanks buddy.

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Jolene Handy's avatar

“But I’m glad Mårran did his best to make that Christmas Season worse.” Great read, Wil and love the title! :)

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Wil Reidie's avatar

You're too kind, Jolene. I really appreciate your support.

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Christiana White's avatar

This is really lovely. A great read. Thank you!

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Wil Reidie's avatar

Thanks so much. I really appreciate you reading, Christy.

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Amy Thielen's avatar

What an excellent read, thank you.

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Wil Reidie's avatar

Thanks so much, Amy. I really appreciate that.

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Walther Cantu's avatar

The worst thing about WhatsApp group chats is when you leave one and someone adds you back. Almost as if they're saying, "we're not done with you, get back in here, loser." Or at least that's how I interpreted it.

I'm glad you're writing about Christmas buffets because just yesterday I started humming Christmas songs. It really is the most wonderful time of the year. Well, except maybe if you're working with Mårran from Moomin.

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Wil Reidie's avatar

I was inspired to write this already because I saw the first Christmas products on some shelves this week. And I'm not complaining. I love Christmas. Thanks for reading, Walther. I appreciate you!

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