A Three Minute Smile

During this Christmas Season and as we glide towards the beginning of a New Year I am grateful for your having taken the time to read these pieces.  Perhaps the best gift in return for your readership is to:

  1. For a change, offer minimal words, and more importantly, 
  2. Put a smile on your face.

I hope your Christmas and holiday season is phenomenal and that you enjoy a graceful dance into the New Year.

The Seed Sower

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