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Kate Thompson's avatar

I love your newsletters. They are like a little oasis of calm and reflection. I am also so happy those tickets didn’t go to waste. Amazing photos xx

Janet Skeslien Charles's avatar

Thank you again for a wonderful experience! And thank you for your kind words about my newsletter. Xo

Kathy's avatar

Happy 2026!! I do look forward to your newsletter every month!!

Janet Skeslien Charles's avatar

Thank you so much! It means so much that your read it.❤️

Eddy Charles's avatar

Bonne année. Happy new year 2026. I wish you a lots of travels and fun time together. ❤️

Janet Skeslien Charles's avatar

Thank you, Mister!❤️😉✈️

Penny Tollefsrud's avatar

I enjoy hearing from you Janet and wish you all the best for 2026! Enjoy the snow… I’m sure it’s probably gone by now. But it was pretty!

Janet Skeslien Charles's avatar

Thank you so much, Penny! Yes, the snow melted, but it was beautiful while it lasted. We are on our way to Myrtle Beach now and are looking forward to some sun.✈️❤️🌞

Sara Somers's avatar

A wonderful New Year to you, Janet. Your kindness and generosity in the world are inspiring to me. Bisous 😽

Janet Skeslien Charles's avatar

Merci, dear Sara! I so appreciate your kind words and support. I hope that 2026 will be a wonderful writing year for you.🖋📖❤️

lynda korn-cotton's avatar

interesting 🌻

Carolyn Boyd France Traveller's avatar

Hooray for Alsace at Christmas time! 🥂🙌🏻

Janet Skeslien Charles's avatar

As you know, it was wonderful!🤗

Carolyn Boyd France Traveller's avatar

I’m sure! 🍷🥨

Anne's avatar

So much goodness here! Love the photos of your elegant, snow-dusted courtyard and your bistro writing table. Have a wonderful time at Myrtle Beach! xox

A Love Affair with France's avatar

Your trip through Versailles looked dream like! I have been there and the crowds were overwhelming. Also, you have inspired me to visit Mulhouse in December!

Anca Metiu's avatar

Thanks for the inspiring newsletter, Janet! What a rich, wonderful mix of family and cultural events to celebrate the end of the year and start the new one! Wishing you and Eddy a lovely 2026!

M. A. Miller's avatar

Such a warm and reflective start to 2026 — I loved how you wove personal history with hope for the year ahead. Your quiet moments made me think about how purpose and work intersect deeply in our lives. I wrote a short chapter exploring meaning, calling, and labor in an eternal perspective — maybe you or your readers will find it interesting:

https://open.substack.com/pub/theeternalnowmm/p/the-eternal-job-chapter-three?r=71z4jh&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Jade Aleesha's avatar

What a lovely Christmas period - so different to here in Australia, where it's swelteringly hot! I loved seeing your happy face in all the places. I'm glad you enjoyed Christmas. Sending you all my love, and a letter is coming your way too... xx