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The Bouncin’ Snowman Gift
We received our silly “Bouncin’ Snowman” in the mail circa 2004; a Christmas gift from my mom’s second cousin, Gwen. He stood about 15 inches tall, dressed in a red fur Santa-like jacket and green mittens and green hat. He wore a red and green…
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Every Picture Tells a Story – A Look Back
It was January 4th and I was staring at a blank Word document that was as white as the snowy mid-Atlantic states getting hit by…
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The Christmas Ornament circa 1999
I knew that I wanted it as soon as I turned the catalog page. The photo showed a large glass ornament; flawlessly round. The glass…
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Music Trivia For $200
In 2016, my husband and I were invited to join a table for Trivia night whose members met weekly inside the restaurant of our community…
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Enjoying Some Thanksgiving Notes With the Elderly
A few days ago, we participated in an early Thanksgiving meal with my 91-year-old mother Ginny at her assisted living / memory care residence. The…
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