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Valentine chocolates and a few bad words
Mom and I waited in the car while Dad lumbered into the drugstore. Within minutes, he was sliding back into the front seat ceremoniously handing her a large, heart-shaped box.
Jeanne Schieffer
Feb 13 min read
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Hope is a rascal
When I was in elementary school, my father bought my siblings and me a wild pony, because it was less expensive than a tamed one.
Jeanne Schieffer
Jan 13 min read
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Gifts and traditions
When it was time for the Gospel, I prepared myself for a short daydream about the presents we would open back at her house, but to my surprise . . .
Jeanne Schieffer
Dec 1, 20253 min read
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