Happy Solstice, and hope y’all have a great Xmas!
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Quote of the Day:
Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.
Calvin Coolidge
