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"It seems there's confusion at this time of yearregarding the reason for Christmas.From shopping for presents to spreading good cheer,the world makes an overly huge fuss.But Christmas is not for the gifts we exchange.It's not about sleigh rides or sweet candy canes.Nay, Christmas is simple. A time to recallChrist's gift of atonement He gave to us all."
"I grew up in an atmosphere tinged with militarism, and afterwards I spent five boring years within the sound of bugles. To this day it gives me a faint feeling of sacrilege not to stand to attention during 'God save the King'. That is childish, of course, but I would sooner have had that kind of upbringing than be like the left-wing intellectuals who are so 'enlightened' that they cannot understand the most ordinary emotions."
"Even when she had to make some one a present of the kind called 'useful,' when she had to give an armchair or some table-silver or a walking-stick, she would choose 'antiques,' as though their long desuetude had effaced from them any semblance of utility and fitted them rather to instruct us in the lives of the men of other days than to serve the common requirements of our own."
"The turkey has a destiny which ends on San Martino's day."
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"Dont ruin my balls!' She laughs as the words leave her mouth.Better yours than mine, chica.' I toss the dough balls at her, one by one, until I've got none left."
"Expectations make people miserable, so whatever yours are, lower them. You'll definitely be happier."
"Fifty percent of all doctors graduate in the bottom half of their class - Hope your surgery went well!"
"Just so you know, I'm goin' to enlist.'I'm proud of you. But why?I groan against the pain but manage to give him a half smile. 'I want to make sure Kiara's got a boyfriend who has more to offer than a hot bod and a face that could make angels weep."
"Doing something positive will help turn your mood around. When you smile, your body relaxes. When you experience human touch and interaction, it eases tension in your body."
"I lead Paco through the house. We pass Shelley in the family room looking at some magazine. 'Shelley, this is Paco. He's Alex's friend. Paco, this is my sister, Shelley.'At the mention of Alex's name, Shelley gives a happy squeal.'Hey, Shelley,' Paco says.Shelley smiles wide.'Shell-bell, I need you to do me a favor.' Shelley bobs her head in response as I whisper, 'I need you to keep Mom occupied while I talk to Paco.'Shelley grins, and I know my sister will come through for me."
"Thoughts of being a pirate and stealing her away to my ship race across my mind. Although I'm not a pirate, and she's not my captured princess."
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