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Happy Thanksgiving and Remembering Those Not With Us Today

Thinking of my Nanny, Poppa, Uncle Frankie, Cousin Chucky, and my friend Artie, today.  Feeling blessed that I get to spend Thanksgiving with my parents and my aunt and uncle.

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  1. Teaching in the Tongass

    November 28, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    I've been thinking of my two friends, Andrew and Jimmy, and their families a lot today, so thank you for this. Happy thanksgiving, Erica!

    Teaching in the Tongass

  2. Susanna Westby

    November 29, 2013 at 1:15 am

    So sweet, Erica! Most of my family is gone now, but I have my hubby and kids to hug and be thankful for (in Canada we had our Thanksgiving already!) Hope yours is full of love and laughter.
    xo
    Susanna
    Whimsy Workshop Teaching

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