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4 comments:
It is sure enjoyable to smile along with you at the wonderful wit and wisdom of Charles Schultz and Peanuts! Thanks, Jill!
Nelia
Hehee! :o)
Thanks for coming along for the ride
Hm, Jill, Sally's logic does seem to work...
I say: Save the lost mittens! No more school!
Sounds like a good campaign slogan.
HAHA! :o)
Merry Christmas to you and Glenn!
-Carolyn
Ha! Ha! Great slogan! and a reason to stay home for schooling!
A very Merry Christmas to youand yours also!
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