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Christmas with Pappy

Two things were certain when I visited my Grandfather, Pappy. He would tell me corny, over used jokes, and if there was anyone visiting, he’d squeeze my shoulder and say, “This is my grandson. I learned him how to fish.” He would then launch into a story about how we caught thirty-five fish the last [...]

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Death of a Christmas Tradition

I knew it wasn’t going to be a happy day when I walked into the mall. Weeping children passed, ushered away by parents with hollow expressions. A crowd pressed into the police tape, craning their necks, and trying to get a view of the Christmas horror at Santa’s Workshop. I pushed through the crowd and [...]

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It’s a Secret – Fond Christmas Memories

It’s that time of year – when my younger children begin fidgeting with anticipation and getting excited about the holiday season. I remember the joys of Christmas as a young boy, but the magic of Christmas seemed to fade as I reached adulthood. But now the excitement returns each time the sparkle in my kids’ [...]

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It’s a Secret

After watching my younger children fidgeting with anticipation this past holiday season, I remember the joys of Christmas as a young boy. The magic of Christmas seemed to fade as I reached adulthood, but the excitement returns each time the sparkle in my kids’ eyes remind me of those fond memories. My children are amazed [...]

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