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Today is my 29th birthday. Today also marks 1 year since Israel began its most recent genocide of the people of Gaza. Please consider donating to the Palestine Red Crescent Society, Middle East Children’s Alliance, or a charity of your choosing. Two years ago, I shared 27 vignettes. Last year, I learned 28 lessons. Here are 29 things my friends have said to me about love this year. + Two weeks ago, I texted some friends: what’s the best advice you’ve received about love? It’s a question that inevitably makes people feel put on the spot, I know. I was told as much even as I insisted, no pressure! No rush! I tried to rephrase to lessen its gravitas: or, something memorable said to you about love. I was met with bemusement. I couldn’t have sent a more Evana text. I did receive some immediate responses. Others didn’t know what to say. Some searched through their iPhone notes. Voice memos, block texts, in-person conversations, jokes. In the end, there was no shortage of material. Just like

Birthday letters (III) turning 29 Evana Oct 07, 2024 230 19 65 Share Today is my 29th birthday. Today also marks 1 year since Israel began its most recent genocide of the people of Gaza. Please consider donating to the Palestine Red Crescent Society , Middle East Children’s Alliance , or a charity of your choosing . Two years ago, I shared 27 vignettes . Last year, I learned 28 lessons . Here are 29 things my friends have said to me about love this year. + Two weeks ago, I texted some friends: what’s the best advice you’ve received about love ? It’s a question that inevitably makes people feel

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