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We walked out of the movies and it was still daylight. I helped Dad get onto the escalators. He moves slower than most. It keeps me in check when I’m steaming along. Walking into the movies I looked at the time. We were late. Friday afternoon traffic. So
11 months ago

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Small sways in the breeze make you strong

I watch the olive trees in my backyard dance in the wind. When they were small, they’d almost fall over. But the post kept them up. Now they’re big enough to stand on their own. A breeze comes along and their branches move with it but

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Introducing Nutrify 1.2: Calorie and Macronutrient Goals, Breakdowns and 57 New Foods

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Not just fishing knots

Took mum to her childhood home Sunday just gone to see Papa. We walked in and mum saw Nana and they both started to cry. Papa, Alan, Alby, my grandfather was quite sick. The room was quiet and somber but had an unshakable aura of warmth and love. Everyone was

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