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Category Archives: Gifts
Simple Gifts and Hearts of Gold
We hope you’ll consider “Simple Gifts” a heart warming invitation to come to the Hearts of Gold kickoff on Thursday, April 30th at 11 AM in the MBR. This song was sung at the Skyline Strummers February sing-a-long. Please come … Continue reading
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The delight of a just-because handmade gift
By Sofia Sokolove Sofia is head of Wirecutter’s newsletters. Last year, a friend (who I am lucky enough to also work with) texted me: “I have something for you, come to the cafeteria.” It wasn’t my birthday or the holidays, … Continue reading
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