A GATHERING OF FRIENDS FOR THE FALL SEASONbread, and an armload of games for the kids, I knew we were in for another memorable evening.
As I greeted my friends, each bearing a gift from their own kitchens, I was reminded of the Children's folktale, Stone Soup. It's a story about a group of individuals who don't have enough to eat but, when they come together as a community, bring all they have to the table to create a sumptuous stew. Our friends are like that. Each of us, with our own...
A Harvest Halloweenrecollections of an afternoon shared with special friends.
Do you remember any games from Halloween parties of your childhood? Often the simplest activities create the memories that last a lifetime. This fall, host your own family party.
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