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Category: New Year

New Year's Day & Message in a Bottle (on my mantle)

New Year’s Day & Message in a Bottle (on my mantle)

Posted on January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 by Ron Stempkowski
I love a ritual—especially one that involves handwriting, nostalgia, memory keeping and self-reflection. In January 2022, I started a new ritual, aptly titled “New Year’s Day Cards.” At the en... Read More
Farewell 2014…I'll miss you!

Farewell 2014…I'll miss you!

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Ron Stempkowski
I published my previous post without thinking that I still wanted to write about 2014. But I’m a sucker for the statistical fireworks show WordPress.com puts on for me. So, we’re a few ... Read More
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