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Revelry Collection's avatar

Appreciate the update. So excited for what’s next. I will miss the physical “The Westrn” print edition. Was one of my favorite print publications to read in the morning. I can relate to you though, print is hard, costs a lot, and is very very time consuming. I believe this next chapter is going to be great. If you ever want a place to print your incredible work, Revelry Collection would be more than happy. Cheers!

Nate Kennedy's avatar

Life is weird. Change is weird. Writing is weird. Have fun with all of it! Appreciate you, Nicole. Keep on keepin’ on!

Nicole Qualtieri's avatar

Change is weird! You're the best. Thanks for being here Nate :)

Judson Bartlett's avatar

May your customer service inbox remain infinitely empty. Thank you for your newfound fire for being a teacher - you will change so many more lives for the better by engaging the young people who show up in your classroom when they choose to or are able. 🙏

Nicole Qualtieri's avatar

Thank you Judson! The kids are awesome. I’m excited to learn and grow alongside them :)

Dave's avatar

Wow! I don't know what I read of yours to make me sign up, but it doesn't matter. I just read your Big Honest Update, and can't wait to read what's next.

Nicole Qualtieri's avatar

Aw thanks Dave! Welcome!

Robert Frye's avatar

Congratulations on the new adventure and added career. It would be great if more people who have gained practical experience would go into teaching, as you have chosen to do. Your students are very fortunate and one day will come to appreciate it.

You should feel very good about your decision.

Nicole Qualtieri's avatar

Most of them already do, the exceptions are even figuring it out. So am I. It's really fun. I laugh a lot more than I did as a freelancer. That in itself is worth fighting for! Thanks for being here, Robert. I appreciate you.

Cathy Seibert's avatar

Thank you Nicole for re-establishing my faith in pre-Trump era ethics and integrity - I can appreciate the challenges faced, learning involved, and the courage it takes to face these and talk about them. The creative process can be messy and full of surprises - owning these is central to the artistic process. Keep on keeping on!

Nicole Qualtieri's avatar

Cathy, I love this note! I have been wrestling with what to do for a while now, and the clarity hit me this week. The creative process is just that, and honestly, I'm super grateful for all the steps that have led me here, to the classroom, and to the next iteration of The Westrn <3 Thanks for being here! I appreciate you!

Nick H's avatar

Thanks Nicole glad things are back on track for you. You are a talented writer and a great human being!!!!

Nicole Qualtieri's avatar

"Great" feels like an overstatement but damnit I'm trying! Thanks for being here Nick, I appreciate you so much!