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Corinne Benson's avatar

Hello! This will be my first time and I'm really looking forward to it!

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Marcus Giron - NREL's avatar

Really enjoying the read! Looking forward to the discussion.

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elise co's avatar

I'm in! Looking forward to AC, I've missed it (and you all)

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Elise Swanson's avatar

I’m in! Very excited to discuss and process with everyone!

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Bonnie's avatar

Hi, What a great idea for the AC. It's a wonderful group.

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Mark Isero's avatar

Really happy you’re back, Bonnie – great to have you at AC!

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jamie's avatar

I’m in! I really like this author’s style. Can’t wait to hear all your thoughts about this. Peter- we should play Wordle too!

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Mark Isero's avatar

Really happy you’re in, Jamie – and looking forward to seeing if you like this essay after reading “The Really Big One.”

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Toronzo M.'s avatar

Hey everyone! I’m ready to cry (again) about all of life’s losses so I’m in this month too! Bring on the tears!

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Mark Isero's avatar

Yes, Toronzo, let’s bring on the tears! It’s what Article Club is for!

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Shreya Vora's avatar

I love this essay and Article Club—really eager for the 27th! I’ve read the piece several times and even assigned it in my English class. Can’t wait!

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Mark Isero's avatar

Wow, I can’t wait to hear how your students have experienced this essay!

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Plain Jane's avatar

Awesome discussion, looking forward to the podcast - and I'm a little terrified but nevertheless am going to check out The Big One! :)

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Mark Isero's avatar

The Big One is scary but awesome. And I appreciated your post this morning!

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Sara K Benedetto's avatar

Mark, my nhon, I am in, and you had better get Abby "IN", as well!!!!! :-) What an unbelievable article, with so much to discuss!!!! Age may may a difference in the discussion, as well. (Just a thought.)

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Mark Isero's avatar

You’re back in, Sara – this makes me happy. Let’s both try to convince Abby, OK? (She’s very busy.)

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Peter Cho's avatar

I’m in too! I will put down my Wordle and join the discussion.

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Mark Isero's avatar

Put down your Wordle, Peter!

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Kira Maker's avatar

I'm in!! My friend and I just read the really big one together, and I'm excited to read another piece by this author

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Mark Isero's avatar

Maker, you’re in! I’m honored and very excited. (Everything Kathryn Schulz writes is excellent.)

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Mark Isero's avatar

I’m in (obviously)! I’ve read this piece maybe 10-15 times so I’m excited to hear what you all think. Also: Just re-read it a couple days ago – there was something new there I hadn’t noticed. So I think it’ll be good to talk about.

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Lauri Dietz's avatar

Knowing that this is where AC all began got me hooked! Plus, I've missed seeing everyone for the last two months!

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Mark Isero's avatar

Glad you’re back, Lauri!

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Carina Traub's avatar

I'm in and very excited! I've been thinking a lot about grief lately... especially about what is "normal" vs pathologized grief... looking forward to diving in!

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Mark Isero's avatar

Really happy you’re back, Carina! I look forward to diving into this article with you.

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