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Maren C. Tirabassi's avatar

Yes, indeed. Thank you, though being a clergyperson means 'tis not most relaxing time! but surely the most joyous!

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Maren C. Tirabassi's avatar

Elf on the shelf. Farewell, farewell. I have enough trouble with people who believe that religion is an "EOTShelf" mechanism .... but I am clapping my hands. Clergy do believe in fairies. I have it on the best authority that Tinkerbell lasts one year longer than the Elf.

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Dan Szczesny's avatar

The line between religious authority and magic is thin, but there IS a line :) Working hard to help my daughter recognize that. Thank you. I hope you've had a peaceful holiday time!

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Carol's avatar

Such a sweet letter 😀

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Barbara McLaughlin's avatar

Oh, Tutu, you made me cry!

Dan, when our guys hit that age where they suspected but still wanted to believe... We called it the 'don't ask, don't tell' phase.

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