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Maureen C. Berry's avatar

Oh this right here is the ritual I didn't know I needed: “We’d gather around a fire and Steph led a ritual, inviting us to jot down on little pieces of paper something to shed from the current year, then toss into the fire.” What a lovely way to break into the new year and a new home. Your spread looks perfect — like comfort. Happy 2024 from one Pennsylvanian to another. Cheers and peace to looking inward.

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Kate McDermott's avatar

I remember well those Seattle gatherings, Kim.

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Kim O'Donnel's avatar

Kate, I hold the memory of those gatherings close. Happy season to you and your fam!

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Anne Nayer's avatar

wish I had been there. - sounds like a wonderful gathering and I too love the solstice - everyone belongs - everyone welcomes the coming of the light out of the darkness. Many blessings to you and Russ in this new season of love and laughter.

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Kim O'Donnel's avatar

Annie -- the tofu banh mi were killer! You woulda loved this crew, right up your alley. Yes to inclusion, right?! Many blessing to you. I am so ready to laugh more.

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Stephanie Gailing's avatar

🩷🩷🩷🩷

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Dorothy Kalins's avatar

Totally wonderful, life- giving story. Happy happy holidays to you both. 💕💕DK

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Kim O'Donnel's avatar

Thank you, DK. Happy season to your crew!

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