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Your second city, my first city! 😊

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Mar 30, 2023Liked by Jolene Handy

Jolene, I stand in a long line of your fans. Your writing is simply magnificent. Can't wait for your book ... a great subject needs a great writer, and so glad it's you!

Still looking forward to meeting you one day. Soon, I hope. 😊

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A BOOK! THIS IS THE BEST OF NEWS. 🎉🎉🎉

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Mar 31, 2023·edited Mar 31, 2023Liked by Jolene Handy

Brownies are one of my favourite desserts, so it's great to know of the history. My friend raves that Nigel Slater's brownie recipe is the ultimate, but I'm going to send him this recipe to test out ;)

Also, that's a beautiful menu from 1885.

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Mar 30, 2023Liked by Jolene Handy

Yes, absolutely!

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What a marvelous project! I salute you. And happy birthday!🎉🎁🎂🎊🎈

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Mar 28, 2023Liked by Jolene Handy

I am enthralled for you & & this book-to-be her story!! Kudos, Jolene!!

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Mar 27, 2023Liked by Jolene Handy

I’m a fairly patient person, but here I will say: It’s about time ;) The world needs your voice Jolene. I am in however I can support you in this important endeavor! Looking forward to reading more

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I’m so excited for you and your book! The Palmer House holds a special interest lace in my heart. Every year at Christmas my mother and I would travel to Chicago by train with one of my mother’s friends and her daughter. We would stay at the Palmer House, visit the art museum, go Christmas shopping, and see the Nutcracker Ballet performed. It was such a special time in my life. I remember being awed walking into the Palmer Hotel every year. It’s stunning!

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Hi Jolene! I’m also writing a book centered in Chicago with Bertha as a big part of it (for very different reasons.) I’d love to compare notes and cheer each other on. Also, I’m a big fan of Leigh ♥️

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Tremendous project, Jolene; both subject and author are intriguing women. I’m excited to follow both or your stories!

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Thanks so much, Jolene! Clearly I’m just one of your many fans! And now I’m a fan of your city as well after seeing it through the Jolene lens. Can’t wait to visit one day soon!💕

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Fascinating Jolene! And exciting about a book to write!

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This is an amazing post! I shared it with my father (a writer and editor), and he's fascinated with your 'Stack now! Thank you for all you do, Jolene!

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She sounds fascinating and you've picked a wonderful partner in Leigh. Good luck with the book!

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So glad you enjoyed it, Jolene! Wishing you the very best for your fascinating book project.

PS we live in London these days, but left our hearts in LA.

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