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Old Dec 30, 2014, 05:32 AM
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The work of cartoonist Ellen Forney came across my Facebook feed yesterday and I totally love it. I just wish there was a Kindle edition of the book. Please follow the link to a Huff Post article on her work and then share your favourites and observations.

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Old Dec 30, 2014, 07:25 AM
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I loved that. It explains things very well. Thanks for sharing.
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Old Dec 30, 2014, 07:58 AM
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This was wonderful! I loved the cartoons.

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Old Dec 30, 2014, 08:35 AM
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My boyfriend saw this, and the cartoons really helped him understand what it was I was trying to explain to him.
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Old Dec 30, 2014, 09:26 AM
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My boyfriend saw this, and the cartoons really helped him understand what it was I was trying to explain to him.
My boyfriend found the cartoons really helpful too...
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Old Dec 30, 2014, 09:36 AM
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I like the meds one, it's really unreal how many combos and options there are.
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Old Dec 30, 2014, 10:23 AM
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Just bought the book (and 2 others like it) from amazon
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Old Dec 30, 2014, 11:44 AM
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Just bought the book (and 2 others like it) from amazon
Which were the others?
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I like the meds one, it's really unreal how many combos and options there are.
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This is great, thanks for sharing the link!
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And oh Ya....thanks... I bookmarked the page
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