Thankful Thursday 26: A Weekly Roundup of Great Reads

Week 26: A weekly roundup of my incredible readers

In my week 26 on Substack, I gained only 18 new readers - the result of me barely engaging over the 2 previous weeks. It’s been extremely busy at work in February and I can’t wait for March to come :)

This is a selection of my new readers’ newsletters:

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My readers

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Sculpted Thoughts by

SARA

brings reflections on mental health, career evolution, and life’s defining transitions.

Now What? Hosted by JR and written by

Janet Ridsdale

I am an impact builder cultivating a garden of encouragement as an antidote to AI Anxiety. Learn how to rewire your brain, build resilience and embrace technology as we evolve into the future.

Explore Landscapes shares essential landscape photography tips/advice, and images, thoughts, and musings on landscape photography by

Jon Norris

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The Plant Based Grandma's Substack by

Julene Cole

brings delicious recipes, sustainability tips, and offers real support on any plant-based journey.

Linda’s Substack is a place where

Linda Tucker

shares personal essays about… life.

The Timeless Traveler writes about hidden cultural gems of the world, very similar to my ‘niche’.

The Timeless Traveler

Tasting Joy by

Moving Joy Around

is trying to share love, changing the tone in society, and trying to drown out or dilute the hate, fear, and grievance.

The Website Club

by

Suzi Brown | The Smart Bear

is a great place if you’re trying to build a website for your business or charity and want some real help.

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(Travel) Newsletters I subscribe to

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All Things Italy . . . and a little bit more

by

Etta Madden

is, of course, all about Italy, its people & places, past & present—literature, history, and culture.

April Isaacs

brings The Ecstatic Wanderer, her weekly stories, essays, and photo diaries from riding her Firefly all around the US and Canada.

Expat on a Budget by

Kimberly Anne

is about moving abroad on a budget, along with anecdotes about living in Europe.

In Extracurricular Pursuits,

Emily Ann Hill

writes about her adventures in full-time travel on her quest for a happy, fulfilled, meaningful life.

Food & Travel with Courtney Jill is about

Courtney Jill Bishop

’s experiences with traveling, hospitality, and creating art about the beauty she has found in the world.

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