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Two shots of my Mom and I – the first in my pre-cynic stage, and the second 34 years later on Christmas Eve 1990. My mother was a warm-hearted lady who radiated joy and brought happiness to people around her. I especially appreciated when she did the “Sergeant Schulz – I see nothing” routine & pretended not to notice the minor league mischief of my teen years. On Mother’s Day – thanks, Mom, for all the penalty flags not thrown.<\/p>\n

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