December 25th, 2024 Royce Shook
May the joy of togetherness fill your heart with wonder, and the laughter of loved ones light your day with delight. May the dreams you hold dear find their way to your world, wrapped in the warmth of this cherished season. As you bask in the warmth of this special day May the spirit of […]
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November 29th, 2024 Deborah Johnson
The holiday season is often packed with obligations, from family gatherings to work events, which can lead to emotional and physical exhaustion. This makes self-care crucial for maintaining balance. By dedicating time to recharge, you’re not only preserving your well-being but also ensuring that you can fully engage in the joyful aspects of the season. […]
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October 22nd, 2024
How can a young girl growing up in 1957 New York fulfill her dream of getting the greatest Christmas gift in her life? Since her family is poor, she knows they could never afford to buy it for her. But she’s willing to try all sorts of creative ways to make her impossible wish come […]
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October 22nd, 2024
Hilariously, belly-laugh funny! From poignant to bizarre, the “writers” of these letters are a diverse group with the strangest requests. The cleverly written songs are even funnier than the letters. A must give Christmas gift.
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October 15th, 2024 Jesse Cramer
‘Twas the night before Christmas, etc. etc., and you’re jazzed. Christmas is great! Morning comes, you let the dog out to pee and fix yourself some coffee. Fresh cinnamon buns! Soon it’ll be time to open presents. You bend down low by the Christmas tree, and there, behind the nicely wrapped boxes and doo-dads, you […]
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August 8th, 2024 Karen Gershowitz
It was a warm, clear night. At 6:30 the sky was coal black with a perfect half-moon, ideal conditions for viewing the Lantern Show at the Queens Farm. The light show is enchanting if a bit helter-skelter. Large sculptures, beautifully crafted and vividly colored, are lit from within. There doesn’t seem to be a theme. […]
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December 27th, 2023 Royce Shook
There’s nothing more difficult than returning a Christmas gift. The thought of doing this brings forth a complex mix of emotions. This simple act of returning a gift carries a deep message about human connections, expectations, and the intricate dance of emotions that unfold during the season of giving. The holiday season is a time […]
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December 26th, 2023 Royce Shook
Christmas memories are not quite gone, and I would like to share memories of how my wife cooks and bakes for holidays. I’m not skilled at cooking, but I enjoy helping my wife prepare for special occasions like Christmas, which is one of my favourite times of the year. One memory that stands out is […]
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December 25th, 2023 Royce Shook
Thank you for allowing me to share some Christmas memories with you over the past few weeks. I enjoyed strolling down memory lane and I hope you found it interesting and I hope you were able to bring up some of your favourite memories as well. From my family to yours we wish you and […]
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December 24th, 2023 Royce Shook
I love Christmas candy; it runs through my veins. Back in the days of my youth, when the holiday season would roll around, our household wasn’t awash with presents, but there was always one constant: the stocking, carefully hung by the chimney in hopes of creating some Yuletide magic. Nestled snugly in that stocking was […]
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