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I Miss Christmas Shopping

I Miss Christmas Shopping

I miss (in no particular order):
• the spying I used to do so that I could surprise my loved ones with exactly what they wanted without having to ask them
• the Excel spreadsheet I would make with thoughtful gift ideas and budget estimates
• coming home and showing off — or trying to hide — the things [...]

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First Week in October, Part 2

First Week in October, Part 2

This is my Daddy giving me my diploma at my high school graduation. He was president of the school board at that time and it just worked out so he could do that. And, yes, I know my hair is bad and that the white sandals are very bad, especially with the tan pantyhose.
So [...]

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The First Week in October, Part 1

The First Week in October, Part 1

The first week in October is always hard. My dad’s birthday was October 4 and it always makes me feel a little blue, though this is Daddy’s 15th birthday in Heaven.
He loved my daughters deeply and cherished his time with them. They are now 15 and 19, yet his earthly life with them stopped when [...]

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