Family Traditions with Love

Family 

• What family traditions do you practice especially in Fall & Winter?  
• Have you started new ones as you have grown your family?
• What new ways are you sharing quality time with family this year?   

We started what became a tradition about 20 years ago.  Valentines Day dinner was planned ahead. We made a turkey from scratch with all the trimmings.  The dinner provided easy meals later and one in the summer on the deck with leftover turkey and stuffing with a glass of wine.  We did not know how much we would like to do this until we tried it.  no long wait and restaurant for not great food anymore for us.  

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This stunning statement necklace is made with a fund shell from North Carolina.  Always happy to work with found objects.

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Vote Today 2022

Thank you Sarah Epperson for your wonderful post.  Text and graphic © Sarah Epperson

Nov 8 is the LAST DAY to #Vote! Questions/problems #Voting? @866OURVOTE + Report #VoterSuppression & #VoterIntimidation 

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“The #GOP spent *½ a century* working to overturn Roe.

Now, their sights are set on a national #Abortion ban, ending #MarriageEquality, denying contraception access, & revoking #TransRights.

When they tell you what their goals are, believe them.” - @WomensMarch

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My input today:  

Yes I believe we all need to stand up and VOTE.   

We voted early in my house because NY allows this.  

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