holidays
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Happy New Year! Easing into 2025, One Day at a Time
Happy New Year! May 2025 bring happiness, health, and new adventures your way. For me, January 2nd marked my return to work after a long and blissful Christmas break. It’s funny how quickly you get used to the comforts of holiday life—waking up whenever you please, enjoying a leisurely breakfast, catching up on TV, stepping Continue reading
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The Time to Give: Embracing the Spirit of Charity
As the chill of winter settles over the northern United States, we find ourselves at the threshold of the holiday season—a time to reflect on our blessings and consider the needs of those less fortunate. While Christmas is still weeks away and Thanksgiving is just around the corner, the arrival of cold weather brings an Continue reading
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Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights: Celebrating the Fourth of July
As the calendar flips to July, there’s an unmistakable energy in the air. The scent of sunscreen mingles with the aroma of barbecue, and a sea of red, white, and blue begins to wash over every town across America. It can only mean one thing: Independence Day is just around the corner! The Great American Continue reading
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Easter Greetings from Michigan’s Chilly Spring
Happy Easter, my friends! Although I didn’t grow up celebrating this holiday myself, the joy and wonder of Easter became a cherished part of my life when my children were born here in Michigan. As winter’s chill still lingers in the air, the spirit of spring’s renewal and rebirth warms our hearts on this blessed Continue reading
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Cupid’s Arrow Aims True: From Schoolyard Crushes to Forever Love
Step right up, lovebirds and friends alike, because Valentine’s Day is here to sprinkle some magic into our lives! This day of love, celebrated on February 14th, is like a cupid’s arrow straight to the heart, filling it with sweetness and romance. Our love story begins not with Hallmark cards, but with a dash of Continue reading
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