It’s That Time of Year
This has been my Christmas message for the past few years. It’s still true. So here it is again. Yes, it’s that time of year…Christmas. There is a lot of joy around. Happy and bright.
December 21, 2024
This has been my Christmas message for the past few years. It’s still true. So here it is again. Yes, it’s that time of year…Christmas. There is a lot of joy around. Happy and bright.
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