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Opinion: A deceptively edited video of Joe Biden signals what’s coming (Washington Post)

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Really enjoyed watching Your Name with the family. Visuals hooked me, but the story kept me.

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My wonderful daughter.

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My mom’s Lionel train set (a gift from her father in 1948) had been in storage for 35 years. Most of the figures were from my father’s childhood.

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Merry Christmas 2019

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Frozen (Greensburg Civic Theatre, Greasepaint Players)

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That one ungraded assignment is an early submission due Jan 2. I’m all set for a relaxing break!

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Frozen opens tonight. (All shows have been sold out for over a month.)

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A Christmas Carol (WAOB Audio Theatre)

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All three shows have been sold out for over a month. Opens tomorrow.

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Grades submitted.

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