I am really looking forward to your weeklong celebration of Ellen Emerson White when you get back. I just re-read Life Without Friends and realized anew what a very, very good book it is (though The Road Home is the one that made it onto my top ten list. I was addicted to China Beach as a teen).
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Have a great vacation.
Have a great time, Liz!!
Have a great vacation, Liz!
I hope you'll have fun while you're here! (Because NC is where I live.)
Have a great vacation, Liz!
Oh I love NC. Beach or mountains? Have a wonderful time.
Beach; south of Wilmington, just north of Myrtle Beach SC.
Taking a few quiet moments to check in!
Have a great time!
I am really looking forward to your weeklong celebration of Ellen Emerson White when you get back. I just re-read Life Without Friends and realized anew what a very, very good book it is (though The Road Home is the one that made it onto my top ten list. I was addicted to China Beach as a teen).
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