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Sticky Bun Day

I have been in love with all manner of buns since I was about 6 and read about Paddington Bear getting into an awful mess with cream buns. As an American child, reading that book was eye-opening because the language … Continue reading

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Hug Day

Today is National Hug Day. Props to folks who like hugging. I am not a hugger. With the exception of my grandmother, I come from a long line of non-huggers. My grandfather would pat your head if you hugged him. … Continue reading

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Grandmother Achievement Day

I am not a grandmother. At this point, my kid informs me I’m unlikely to ever become one. (That’s OK. That’s exactly what I told my mom at his age.) But I was lucky enough to be born to young … Continue reading

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National Cancer Day

Everyone has a cancer story. They’ve had it (check, but hooray only basal cell skin cancer); they know someone who had it (check, check); they know someone who died of it (check, check, check). There’s nothing I can say that … Continue reading

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