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Neko Case's avatar

I grieved for the 4th as well, not that celebrate it in the first place. Your posts always help. Thank you.

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Krissy Teegerstrom's avatar

Thanks. Your writing helps me, too.

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Spike Gillespie's avatar

Please keep these reminders coming. I have made so much great progress in non-spending and I continue to not miss Amazon. (Full disclosure—I have twice ordered products from Amazon since quitting in January. I started to type out the reasons why but it was getting long and boring. In short, both times I was driven by desperation, not laziness. My goal is to not let that happen ever again). I’ve always loved thrift shopping and have gotten even better at it—I mean, times when I am shopping, so very rarely. Really appreciate your ongoing encouragement for us to be mindful. Thank you.

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Krissy Teegerstrom's avatar

It's funny, I've seen many comments from recent Amazon quitters saying that they're spending less overall. So, it stands to reason perhaps buying from there stimulates a significant amount of unnecessary purchases. I never got addicted so I dunno. It's forthcoming of you to confess your two purchases, but I trust you're in your own process of self-accountability. I care less about the details of what people do, and more about them making conscious choices and being aware of the consequences of their actions. Thanks for the encouragement to keep writing!

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Lisa Keefauver's avatar

Thank you for calling us in. A good reminder that we have agency in this chaotic world.

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Krissy Teegerstrom's avatar

We have to use the agency we have!

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sheila's avatar

I’ve never been on Spotify. I saw a documentary about Congress House, the old Austin studio once owned by Mark Hallman I understood both sides of this issue and was happy to realize how I could help musicians.

Good thought provoking post Krissy.

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Krissy Teegerstrom's avatar

I'm so impressed you never joined it. I love that you always walk the walk.

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Alli's avatar

I quit Spotify when Rogan was touting ivermectin for covid. Never looked back, Listen Notes is better

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Krissy Teegerstrom's avatar

Yay! That was a great time to quit.

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John Doe's avatar

Yes, let’s be aware. It’s the least we can do & the start of everything

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Krissy Teegerstrom's avatar

Yep!

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