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My kids said, “Mom, look, why should we all cook? Let’s get a restaurant meal.” I said, “Fine by me. Say where I should be, but see how others might feel.” Each child soon agreed that there was no need to bother with recipes.  We could just shirk the traditional work and eat whatever we please.        But back in the day, the old-fashion way      involved making memories.     I’d make all my brood their favorite food, while each shared their specialties. As home fires would burn, we’d all take a turn thanking God for all he’d blest. Remembering still those days of good will, I think our past ways were best.   Recognized

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