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Season’s Greetings

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“And so this is Christmas
And what have we done
Another year over
A new one just begun”
– John Lennon, Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

Lennon always breaks through the crush of Christmas songs this time of year, challenging and reminding me that yes, another year is indeed over and what have you done?  And in 2019 it turns out I’ve done a lot, but we humans are never really satisfied are we?  So much left to do, and 2020 is just around the corner.  But today I’ll pause and reflect and be grateful.  Peace be with you.

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