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Awesome! Thank you so much. I love the idea. I think you get it too. This is how we preserve culture.
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So much so!!! This is an empowering story, I hope.
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I believe Tanner made his life much better. At least, that's what I worked toward.
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I worked with emotionally challenged children at a student teacher. It was distressing and empowering.
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Tanner is the spirit of Christmas. He is the Secret Santa. He will arise every year and take on the form we need.
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I'm a romantic at heart. Tanner is as real as Santa. This essence is very relevant to us. Thank you for the awesome review.
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You are such a clever guy. Of course, Tanner wasn't just a random name. He was the diminutive name of Thor's goats. I labored over this. Thank you so much Adi!
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That's the idea. You encapsulated it so well. We need that nudge, not a push. I hope you had a very Merry Christmas.
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I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
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Thank you so much Lisa! Saint Nick, the Yule Goat, are all bringers of good will, at least in my book. Secret Santa is an angel of peace and would never bring strife. Thanks for the lovely review.
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Thanks so much! I heard about it from my grandmother and then my father. It was apparently a big deal years ago. About a decade ago, it started up again. I appreciate the review!
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Thanks Valkyrie! When I student-taught I experienced the students' discomfort and their desire for attention. It was a double headed sword.
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Now that I've stopped crying, I have to review this chapter. It is so powerful and beautiful in the way a really bad thunderstorm is lovely. You have captured the flotsam and jetsam of Mark's life perfectly and the title is perfect. I remember watching that movie and breaking down because it could have been me. To think of those lives who did experience it is so emotional. Wonderfully moving.
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Happy Birthday! Hope you're day was special!
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What a lovely, touching, and very appropriate story for the season. It had a very happy and fulfilling ending.
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Who doesn't love Christmas elves? Lovely story!
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What a lovely story!!! I especially like Mom who, in the end, just wanted her son's happiness. And it's delightful Santa could be so accommodating! Wonderful tale.
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I liked how it had a couple of twists. It was very surprising and endearing at the same time. Lovely story and so true because we can't just fall in and out of love at will. Very nice illustration of that idea.
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Very sweet and very much in the spirit of the season. Chase was too adorable.
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This story is adorable. I like the mistletoe idea and the characters are thoughtful. Great job!
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This story has a haunting feel to it that lends an air of misty romance to it. I loved the depiction of the 'old ways' and the use of the Oak King as the Secret Santa. It worked well. Wonderful job!!!
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What a beautiful, secret, love story. I think it was quite erotic and yet romantic as well. Great job with developing the characters and building the tension. Awesome job!
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I know Michael said 'no crying' but I'm in tears with this story. It is such a touching and endearing story of love that has matured, but the flame is still burning bright. Wonderful characters who were well developed and loveable. Great story-line and back story. I loved the use of the swans as a symbol and device. I must now dab my eyes dry.
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"You need to get out of here," my brother said, grabbing me by the shoulders and peering into my reddened, watery eyes. "It's been a rough holiday, and you need some space." I looked back at him in wonder. It wasn't like Jake to have such good instincts for how I was feeling. Most of the time he was clueless, as was the majority of our family. "I'll be fine," I lied. "No. You need to get away even if it's just for one night. Sue and me can take care of Lizzie while you blow off some st
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Similar to Christmas caroling, residents go from store to store and are rewarded with treats. Traditional Julebukking involves a kind of masquerade, where carolers where costumes and masks and attempt to hide their identity from those they are singing to, while the recipients try to guess who's behind the mask.
