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Daily Archives: December 28, 2024
Christmas: Family, Lights, and a Little Weirdness
This week I started writing about a holiday visit from family up in North Dakota. By Friday afternoon I was looking at depression and a prayer: Good Times, Good Visit I’ve been thoroughly enjoying this Christmas season. Number-two daughter, son-in-law, … Continue reading
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