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Maureen's avatar

Treacly is definitely a word. It’s molasses in the UK. I’m a rabid anglophile. One of my offspring hated when we moved once. He was six and no longer remembers that 😉

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J.T. Murphy's avatar

I prefer to live in your universe where treacle pudding exists and inspires adverbs.

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Karen Bystrom's avatar

We moved a lot when I was a kid. Then, as each of the three kids left home, my mom and stepdad moved into a house with one less bedroom. They later swore it was not on purpose. But I definitely learned to make home out of wherever I am. Though now my husband and I are planning on moving in a year or so (also for a single story as we age) and it will be interesting to see how different it will be to leave a house after 35+ years.

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Julie's avatar

Treacly is definitely a word. And you should read the "Julia's Home for Lost Creatures" trilogy - kids stories, but they made me cry at times. All about found home.

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Cicely Robin Laing's avatar

My house is very similar... messy and full of love. My body is also similar, AuDHD and arthritis... and full of love. I love the snail house. Wish I had one. :)

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Debbie Brooks's avatar

I'm so stinking excited about your calendar!!!!! I've said you should do one several times this past year. ❤️

Thank you for sharing the wonderful you that you are.

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Missy Shepler's avatar

Merriam-Webster, Dictionary.com, and Oxford Languages all confirm that treacly is a word. Love your illustration, and your newsletter!

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Kathleen Coleman's avatar

My goodness, have I been "following" you that long? I remember when you guys moved to that house.

I super crazy love you, too! I just don't say it enough!

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Melissa Chilton's avatar

Jenny, your post sent me (literally!) down a well: https://morrisoxford.co.uk/treacle-well/ with none other than Lewis Carroll. So you’re more than validated. However, there is no such thing as too many tacos. Love your art! 💕

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Ann, in Canada's avatar

Me, too. Anytime I hear or read mention of treacle, I think of that passage in Alice! And for sure , "treacly" is a word. We know it, we know what it is and it's real.There.'Nuff said.

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Camilla B. (GA)'s avatar

Think pecan pie, without the pecans. Not pudding, per se, but absolutely custard. So, there. ☺️

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Sandy Davis's avatar

My first thought was "like the pudding?" So, yes, it's a word! And a sweet sentiment ❤️

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Rie's avatar
Dec 17Edited

I wish I wasn't likely to be wall-less in 2025 because that calendar would absolutely encourage me to get through the year. I hope everyone reading this makes it through 2025. Hugs, y'all.

Also, treacly is my new favorite word

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Skippy's avatar

Treacly is totally a word. And treacle pudding is real.

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kurt's avatar

Jenny - this shows have accepting and mature you are. The first time I said I was heading home when I was going back to my college dorm, my mother was grossly offended. I left my heart with her.

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Zoe Renee's avatar

🫂♥️

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Maureen's avatar

What the other Maureen said. And I super crazy treacly love you, too, Jenny. Maureen (aka Aunt Reenie, aka Madison’s Aunt 😉)

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