The first week of 2024 has come and gone, although with the kids home still, I’ve been much more focused on family stuff. This week should give me a better indication of how productive this year will be. I’m thinking big! Author Journey (January 8, 2024) Favourite Moment! Amazingly, I have two favourite moments from […]
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