Chocolates and Tissues

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    Tag: holidays

    • Happy Valentine’s Day?

      As you celebrate this day of love please take a moment to think of those who are not so happy on Valentine’s Day. For some people, this is a very sad and lonely time. They could have recently lost their partner, never had a partner, or longed for a partner. Holidays are not enjoyable for…

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    • Lights, Camera, Action

      I thought it would be fun putting up the outdoor lights this year. Um, no. At least I didn’t have to worry about getting frozen fingers like I used to get in NH. When my daughters were young we would all put up the lights together. There would be the typical grumbling about untangling the…

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    • Catch a Falling Star

      Last night I looked out the window by chance and saw the most beautiful falling star. It was huge and slowly falling through the night sky. I was sitting in my living room talking with my daughter. The light caught my eye and I found myself just staring at the window. My daughter asked what…

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    • Through the Eyes of a Child

      The funny thing about traditions is that you can start them at any time. I know that lots of people make gingerbread houses together. Well, this year seemed like a good time to begin a tradition with my youngest grandson. Today we decorated a gingerbread house. He is only 2 so at first, all he…

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