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Jan 17, 2023Liked by Jan Peppler, PhD

No worries 🙏 please go easy on yourself. And B-R-E-A-T-H-E all will 🐝 OK

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Jan 17, 2023Liked by Jan Peppler, PhD

I'm still with you! :)

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Jan 18, 2023Liked by Jan Peppler, PhD

Yeah really, like none of us have ever screwed up with technology!

We understand! Forgive yourself.

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Holy hell. Let this go! I didn’t even blink when I saw it. I kind of chuckled and scrolled past, thinking, “That’ll be a fun one to come back to later when I’m not working!” And so, dear lady, remember this:

You have at least one subscriber (me) who’s actually disappointed by the headline change.

Carry on, you perfectly human creature.

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Oh, Jan! I understand your mortification but it’s okay. Seriously. Go easy on yourself.

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Jan! Relax! Forgive yourself! xo

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I'm so sorry this happened, and I know I would feel just like you do. But your readers know you, and that subject line sure didn't sound like you! I immediately thought, "Oh gee, she must have gotten hacked!" Technical flubs are embarrassing and also embarrassingly easy to do. Your readers won't leave you-take a day to take care of yourself and then bring us more of your thoughtful reflections.

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Oh for Pete's sake! If that's even in your top 100 of screw-ups you've had a charmed life. One advantage of growing older is supposed to be accepting that we screw up, apologizing and fixing as possible, and then moving on.

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So sorry that you are stressed. No need but i understand how you feel. It’s a small thing in the scheme of “awful” things that could happen. Go easy on yourself! There are some interesting newsletters on Substack!!

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Oh, Jan! Nothing to worry about at all! No apologies necessary. I can’t even figure out where there was a problem. I don’t have a header or footer, and didn’t realize you had to change them with every post. My unsolicited advice: take a hot shower and crawl into bed, then a lot of strong coffee tomorrow morning!

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Jan 18, 2023Liked by Jan Peppler, PhD

It's OK, Jan! Anyone who knows you, or who has read your work, knows that you would never intentionally offend or harm anyone. I don't have the technologicial know-how or the courage to put out a regular newsletter like you do. I admire what you do, and I appreciate all the thoughtful posts you have shared with us. Thank you for your apology. Now please forgive yourself for an honest mistake. Get some sleep!

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Jan 18, 2023Liked by Jan Peppler, PhD

Nope, not unsubscribing. You’re pretty much stuck with me for the long haul ❤️

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It happens, sometimes despite our best efforts. Don’t beat yourself up over it. I think most people will forgive you, or just shrug.

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Don't be too harsh on yourself ❤️ take care!

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Jan 18, 2023Liked by Jan Peppler, PhD

I have a pile of stones but didn’t feel at all compelled to throw one. ❤️🤟🏼

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Sorry you’ve been going through this. I am still with you all the way. Been down and out for almost two weeks now -hit hard by Covid, so i missed all the drama- read backwards to see, I get how scary “send buttons” feel. I agree a failsafe would be great to give us an “ are you sure you are ready to post?” prompt. No worries, I am a loyal fan, it it want as bad a you think. i agree w/others to move on now, ♥️

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