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Douglas Wilcoxen's avatar

Great piece. As a fellow graduate of sitting at “the small table,” I also loved the photo.

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Jan Holt's avatar

I have a Shiny Brite box of ornaments of my mom's, exactly like the one pictured!

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R Goldberg's avatar

Thanks so much for this post. I enjoyed learning more about the history of Christmas decorations and I loved seeing the picture of your family

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Mary Ann Nelson's avatar

I have been thinking about your comment referring to those who voted on the direction you might take in your writing. I didn’t vote. I confess, I treasure your UC/Hyde Park missives but I thought it would be selfish not to encourage you to follow your passion. I will follow you as you sort this out, good luck.

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Patricia Morse's avatar

Thanks. Well I’d still be working on other things just not saying anything on this newsletter or sending this as often. It’s easy to delete a message you don’t want to read.

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Diana Stokes's avatar

I have one of these ornaments, too!

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Susan Shapiro's avatar

Fond memories of ornaments at Ruthie’s. Thanks.

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Colleen McDonough's avatar

This is wonderful to see and read. Thank you.

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Margaret Huyck's avatar

Thanks for sharing these memories!

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