holiday things
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Good, almost clean. wholesome fun.
Gingerbread season is about to start. Most of the time Al has a school function or something that demands a little cottage, while we all work on a larger house for the family. It’s fun, but sometimes assembly is not so straightforward. I’ve got the royal icing down pat, and that stuff will keep anything… Read more
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learning adventures.
The line of parents, grandparents, aunties, younger siblings and cousins extended out of the cafeteria and down the sidewalk. Bright construction paper placemats and turkey centerpieces greeted us for our special luncheon. Man, I don’t remember cafeteria turkey being so, well, salty, but it has been over ten years since I even ate food at… Read more
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Lunch Date
I have a lunch date tomorrow. It’s Thanksgiving luncheon at my son’s school and he asked if I would come with him. A lot of the other parents are coming too. It’s kind of a bittersweet occasion, though. On one hand, I’m happy that he wanted me to come with him, but on the other,… Read more
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Mixed Bag – Election Day
The FBI is looking into Virginia voter intimidation. It appears that likely democratic voters are receiving calls that polling places have been changed. Last year there were radio ads and flyers posted throughout African American communities. Maybe the foci of voter registration also needs to extend to absentee voting. No polling places. Just vote and… Read more
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