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Dear Readers: On November 9, I answered a letter from someone who was trying to find a way to acknowledge her impending divorce in her Christmas cards, which would contain a photo of the letter writer ...

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Monthly Themed Book Bags: Discover something new each month. Each bag includes a hand-picked book (chapter book for a child), a short note about the month’s theme, and a small surprise gift. Return ...