I got notice of the event.
I immediately sent my daughter a text.
I thought this would be something fun to do together.
I knew my granddaughter would love it.

My daughter checked her schedule.
The day worked for her.
I bought the tickets.
We both put it on our calendars.

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When I was young, I went Trick or Treating with my friends.
I never wore anything scary or ghoulish.
I was Raggedy Ann once.
I was a princess another time.

When we would knock on the door or ring the doorbell, people would answer.
A bowl of candy was in their hand.
Most of the people would try to guess who was standing before them.
They guessed me every time.

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I love to wave to my neighbors when I walk.
Depending on the time I set out, I can usually guess who I will see.
Some are leaving for work and now the children are at the bus stop.
It is lovely to know your neighbors.

The trash and recycling truck drivers get a wave.
The bus drivers get a wave.
The workmen who happen to be in the neighborhood get a wave.
Friendliness makes for such a pleasant morning.

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I was going to spend time with my granddaughter.
My daughter was tutoring a few students in the morning.
I drove over to pick up my granddaughter and bring her home to Grandma’s house.
The car seat was already in the back seat.

I got up quite early so that I could still walk.
I got a quick shower.
I had my morning routine things to do.
One of the first things I had to do was water my plants.

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I had a few bags of clothes, accessories, and household items to donate.
I brought them to my favorite Country Thrift Shop.
The shop has been through a total renovation.
Donating is quite easy with a drive up area in the back of the shop.

When you enter the donation room, things are neatly organized.
It is easy to see where to place your bags, since areas are designated for various things.
There is an elderly Amish man who carefully handles the donations.
It is a pleasure to visit, even in this room full of shelving and bags.

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It was the perfect spring day.
The sky was a brilliant blue.
Not one cloud could be seen.
The humidity was low and there was a wonderful breeze.

I enjoy these kind of days.
If I could place an order for a picture perfect day, it would be a day just like this one.
I was approaching the bridge that I cross over every day as I travel to the main road.
I like to look out over the lake as I drive across.

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I heard the monotone voice as I pushed my shopping cart.
I could not tell the direction from which it was coming.
Wet clean up in organic aisle, the voice said.
I noted that the word, the, was forgotten.

The same statement was repeated.
The voice had no inflection.
The voice had no personality.
It almost sounds like a computerized voice, I thought to myself.

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I have never climbed a tree.
I never had a burning desire to go tree climbing.
I do not have any regrets.
I love trees, and admire their beauty, but I do not have to climb them.

A friend of mine shared a picture of her daughter.
There was a bike leaning against a large tree.
Up in the tree, where the branches make a natural V shape, her daughter sat.
Her daughter had a few books at her feet with one book in her hands.

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When we built the second home we lived in, we were one of the first houses on the cul-de-sac.
Another house was built down the street and around the corner.
A few other houses were scattered here and there.
I remember the sound of hammering and sawing wood long after we moved in.

It was a thickly wooded area where this section of homes was built.
A road, that had ended with trees, had been cleared for our new road to be built.
Each of us had beautiful woods around our property.
A friend once said, They only cleared enough trees to build your house.

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In less than two months, our second grandbaby is due.
Everyone in our family feels the excitement.
It is palpable.
We cannot wait to meet this little one we already love so much.

In less than two weeks, we will be having a baby shower for my sweet daughter-in-love.
Another shower was given by her extended family who live in another state.
It was decided that two showers were acceptable considering the distance.
Each shower considered the location of the women on both of the guest lists.

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