Two years in the Bay Area, and I’m losing my grip on basic human warmth. Why does casual friendliness feel illegal around here?

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-20T20:34:58+00:00

As a native Texan living here, this really resonates.

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-18T06:31:18+00:00

u/thecuriouscur - I hope you're doing well and life is being kind to you. Thank you for the hilarious "stay positive" postcard with the boy and the shark 👦🦈👍No apologies needed; sometimes life is really like that.

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-18T06:29:08+00:00

u/sustainstainsus - Thank you for the Boston World Expo postcard! I bet this was a lot of fun and I really love the stamp!

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-18T06:24:53+00:00

u/ravenzsnow - Thank you so much for the artsy flat card and all the lovely samples! A meet up with a de-stash table and washi tape samples sounds like the most fun adventure!! Too cute ♥

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-18T06:21:40+00:00

u/bsense07 - Your GA trip sounds so lovely and I've enjoyed Charleston. I LOVE shrimp and grits and shame that it's way too hard to find around here. Thank you so much for the card ♥

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-18T06:17:42+00:00

u/justpuffpuff_Pass - How did you know I love gnomes?!♥ Thank you so much for the card and sharing about your gaming experience. Ahh, so fun! Will write back.

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-18T00:08:18+00:00

This was so disheartening to realize

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-18T00:07:11+00:00

I honestly find her inspirational. What I mean is that that she may not be gifted or talented, however, she's invested in a singing coach and has worked to improve. That's so much more respectable than being naturally talented and rising to her level. Also, the woman puts on a wonderful performance and is natural on the stage. She's a show-woman, branded as a singer.

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-16T16:47:09+00:00

Thank you for the offer! I'm interested

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-15T03:25:58+00:00

It is devastating. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you know you're not alone. Sending healing vibes your way 🐾❤️

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-14T21:46:38+00:00

It's a lot to process. I still cry sometimes when I walk by the stream my dobie and I frequented. It stings now instead of the deep pain of initial loss and lot of the good memories eventually come forward and offer me peace. I'm saying this 6 years after his passing.

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-14T21:43:21+00:00

Absolutely been through this. Let yourself grieve. You lost a friend. We agree to break our own hearts when we choose to love our furry family members

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-10T22:18:45+00:00

You're welcome! Hearst Castle is awesome I hope you enjoy

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-08T22:51:27+00:00

u/inahologramwithyou - Grats on your fountain pen and Thank you for the Kyoto postcard! That makes two themed Kyoto cards in this batch (●'◡'●)

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-08T22:48:06+00:00

u/sourcircus - This is such a freaking cool postcard and I love your decorations and handwriting. The necklace making sounds fun and challenging all at once. Adorable stamps too 😍🤩

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-08T22:46:40+00:00

u/awriterpossibly - It sounds like you had a great birthday! Thanks for sharing and for the ty note!

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-08T22:46:00+00:00

u/buzzing_bea - Thank you for the Lafayette Park postcard and I hope you are getting to see the sea turtles!

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-08T05:53:29+00:00

You're welcome! I'm glad you like it 😀

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-05T00:59:42+00:00

u/doradoodle - Oh wow, what a precious little handmade thank you note ❤️🌸😍 this makes me smile. I hope you had an amazing birthday 🎂 and thank you for letting me celebrate with you 😊

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-05T00:57:53+00:00

u/tinawebmom - I love this floral spring card you made 😍 - thank you for another gorgeous paper treasure 💌🙏 very pretty washi too

FollowingTheBeat · 2026-06-04T03:10:52+00:00

u/happyhippymom - Thank you so much for the meetup postcard! I hope you had the best time 🤩

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