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Penn Kemp's avatar

You Do have steadfast friends who will support you through all your adventures, beloved Bryan! Love the emotional intelligence of your writing, so deeply based on experience!

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Sue Sutherland-Wood's avatar

"Complacent amateurism and culture of oblivious mediocrity!" Oh, how I wish I had written these lines myself - so brilliant, Bryan! Pure Stephen Fry. This piece covers a lot but I do understand, so well, that special brand of weariness that comes with dealing with the public. It's not even an age thing - it's just being worn down gradually year after year, trying to do one's best. (42 years of public service in my case so I GET it). Anyway, be kind to yourself as you come through all these recent losses. As a friend of mine used to say: "Sometimes you just have to sit, stare at a wall and let things sift."

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Thalia Toha's avatar

Bryan- Wishing you a seamless transition retiring from the restaurant industry. It's always hard to leave something behind. Especially something that's been a part of you for so long. It could be a great opportunity for more ideas like Scratch Bakery and Patisserie Trail. Hope this message finds you well, Bryan-

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Sarah Watkin's avatar

The energy needed to accomplish everything is unsustainable. BL

That may be the most profound statement I’ve read in a very very long time. Grateful

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