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Olá, amigos: Let's get together and feel alright
We're back from our trip to Switzerland (Lugano), Italy (Lake Como and Milan) and Portugal (Porto). Porto's Livraria Lello is so popular...

Joanne Jacobs
Apr 182 min read
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Arrivederci
Lake Como, Italy I'll be on vacation, but I'll be b-a- a-a-c-k .

Joanne Jacobs
Apr 81 min read
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When Irish eyes are smiling (and Jewish kids are singing)
I loved singing Irish songs for St. Patrick's Day at my mostly Jewish public school.

Joanne Jacobs
Mar 161 min read
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That was the year that was: Adios to 2024
It was a stupid year, writes Dave Barry in his annual year in review in the Miami Herald. "Let’s start with the art world, which over...

Joanne Jacobs
Dec 31, 20242 min read
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Dec 26, 20240 min read
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Joy to the world
Have a very merry Christmas. And a happy Hanukkah.

Joanne Jacobs
Dec 25, 20241 min read
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The true meaning of Christmas
Christmas traditions are worth preserving.

Joanne Jacobs
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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Star of wonder, star of light
A Sikh immigrant's Christmas tableau has become a community tradition in a California town.

Joanne Jacobs
Dec 23, 20241 min read
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I'm on vacation
We're going to be in Mallorca and Portugal -- and I'm going to strive to be offline.

Joanne Jacobs
Apr 16, 20241 min read
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Dec 24, 20230 min read
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Jan 1, 20230 min read
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