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Yes. The sun keeps rising, starting a new day. Thanks for your stories. Happy holidays to you and yours. Stay well and keep writing!

And the picture is wonderful!

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Thanks, Susanne! New days and new beginnings. Thank goodness for the light.

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Dec 21, 2022Liked by Elizabeth Beggins

Best holiday letter ever.

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And a tradition (aka: obligation) I have, for now, let go. Nice to have this one, and others, to revisit. Thank you, Roe. Merry, happy, joy!

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Dec 21, 2022Liked by Elizabeth Beggins

Nothing can be added to something so beautiful.... Made us all feel fuzzy and warm.. If I'm playing high and low this morning then reading your beautiful Christmas message has left me with the highest of highs..

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What a delightful message, Barry. Goodness, thank you.

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Dec 21, 2022Liked by Elizabeth Beggins

Paul & me wish you and Jim a very happy Christmas and new year!🎄❤️

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Likewise from us here. Thank you, Susan.

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Lovely real-life stories.Thanks!

Tom and Linda

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Real life has a way of being more than a little messy, right? Thank you, Tom.

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Every. Single. Day.

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Yes!

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Dec 23, 2022Liked by Elizabeth Beggins

What a tale! Thanks for reaching back to find this one for us. Timeless tidings, true, but don't our children lives race past us? Telling these stories slows down time.

By the way, you should write other people's end-of-year letters, or offer consultation.

Shine on, Friend.

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"Telling these stories slows down time." That's so true, though I had not thought of it that way. My end-of-year letters have given way to much shorter and less creative efforts. The red pen might need a lube job before I could take it back out on the road. Ha! Happy Yule to you all!

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Dec 18, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Beggins

What a fantastic letter, Elizabeth. I’m so glad you pointed me here! Loved reading this. I’m charmed by so many things, including the presence of the friendship bread starter. I love that your family had a high-low tradition. That’s beautiful. So many quotable moments here, but this sets the stage: wonderfully: “the chaotic charm of the daily ride.”

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