It’s easy to get stressed by all the commitments and to-dos this time of year, and I’ve felt my share. But yesterday, I read a quote from the classic 1955 Jill Jackson and Sy Miller song that a Facebook friend posted that put me in a better frame of mind. I took a few moments... Read more »
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