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I found such joy in watching her work through it all.  From chopping the vegetables and meat just so, to figuring out how much peas to add (not too many, Dad's not a huge fan!) and then tasting to make sure it had just the right amount of salt.  She made dinner!!  And she carried that pride with her for days.

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There are so many "last times" all of a sudden...when did life shift from first's to last's?

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January has been good.  Sneaking outside when the temperatures allow, enjoying the cozy warmth of my chair when it doesn't, taking the time to learn new things...

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As the holiday flurry approaches, finding time in the woods becomes even more important.  The quiet freshness restores the calm in all of us.

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She danced while we sang Happy Birthday.  After three tries it was decided, she's not a fan of chocolate cake.  "Oh well," said the kids, "more for us!"  

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I know myself well enough to know I'm too fickle for such dreams, but where is the harm in dreaming?

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The fall sun danced in the yellowed leaves and kept us warm as the cool breeze confirmed the approaching season.