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Suzan Erem's avatar

Oh Mary this is so YOU! Thank you for sharing because it always brings a smile. You must be so proud (in a good way) of having integrated yourself into that community just enough in all the right ways. Good for you! Good for them!

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Jo Reese Nelson's avatar

Beautiful stories, Mary. You just made my Christmas Eve Day!

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Roberta (Robbie) Lipsman's avatar

As always a treat and a joyful way to begin the holiday. Maybe next visit I can teach you a song in Hebrew. Happy Holidays, Mary and to a healthy new year.

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Mary Swander's avatar

Perfect. Let’s get with the Hanukkah songs. I remember some from the Parkwood empty lot Holiday sing, Kenneth Petersen on mini organ!

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Roberta (Robbie) Lipsman's avatar

I do too. What a fun neighborhood!

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Warren Oxley's avatar

Happy Holidays to all. What a great story, Mary.

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Denny Coon's avatar

Thanks Mary for being kind, demonstrating what it means to be inclusive, and loving your neighbors!

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Haley Straw's avatar

Beautiful pictures!

How we spend Christmas is of greater significance than how much we spend for it - Amish Proverb

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Sue Huff's avatar

Lovely, thank you, Merry Christmas! :)

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Kathi Zimpleman's avatar

Thank you for taking us along with you to this lovely, peaceful celebration, Mary.

Merry Christmas to you and everyone in Buggy Land.

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Gene Nuse's avatar

We worry about all the wrong things. Thanks for the look at the world that a lot of others could learn a thing or two. No one is wondering when they will turn in the gas car for an electric one.

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Elizabeth Cunningham's avatar

I always LOVE this story, Mary! And I love that you your neighbors and also sing in canine! Merry Christmas to you and Banjo, and all you multilingual singing neighbors.

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Kayt Sunwood's avatar

My favorite Christmas Eve story, music, and the way to celebrate the holidays! 💖Thank you! 🙏🏼

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K Zebert's avatar

Merry Christmas! Your writings are gifts throughout the year. Thank you!

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Mary Swander's avatar

You’re welcome. Thanks for your readership!

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Daria Almas's avatar

Merry Christmas!

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Gail F's avatar

Banjo is adorable! Merry Christmas, Mary. Gail

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Russ Mullen's avatar

Wonderful Christmas images and emotions

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Dianne Prichard's avatar

Now I'll have to look for my copy of Adeste Fideles in Chinese!

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