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RIP TOM SMOTHERS

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I guess mom did liked duck best but wanted him last. The last of the wholesome American comedy teams is no longer together.

Thomas Bolyn Smothers III was an American comedian, actor, composer and musician, best known as half of the musical comedy duo the Smothers Brothers, alongside his younger brother Dick. Smothers and John Lennon played acoustic guitar during the recording of Lennon's 1969 song "Give Peace a Chance"

One of the American acts that I had the pleasure of introducing to my wife were the silly and delightfully funny Smothers Brothers.

CHRISTMAS EVE

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Recalling my younger years when we would celebrate the Latino version we call Noche Buena, which translates to Good Night.

RUDOLPH

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The only one named Rudolph that the whole world still likes after the POTUS 45 insurrection Epipamy celebration at the US Capitol.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a fictional reindeer created by Robert L. May. Rudolph is usually depicted as the ninth and youngest of Santa Claus's reindeer, using his luminous red nose to lead the reindeer team and guide Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve.

NOW AND THEN

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Here comes the song and meet The Beatles ā€œNow and Then,ā€ This is an updated recording produced and made available with AI.

This song was originally recorded in 1970 as a demonstration by John Lennon and has now been cleaned up with audio-enhancing technology.Ā This moment is one that means so much to me and my grandson, Parker. He is young and yet, this amazing band from the 70s gave the universe a "last" taste of their magic that has touched many in ways that no others have.Ā Ā https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW55J2zE3N4

CHINA CUBANA
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The term Cuban-Chinese is not an oxymoron, but my ABC wife is. Born in Shanghai, with a green card working since 2001.

A living, breathing paradox, at first she may look Chinese, but she speaks SpanishĀ in addition to English and Mandarin. But how did she and the Cubano come to be? Sheā€™s a musicianā€™s daughter who plays cello and GuZheng 2K year old guitar.

ADORABLES

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Iā€™m blessed to have forever loves and lifetime angels by my side and for that reason, I consider myself to be the luckiest man on earth.

At first glance, Capricorns, with their penchant for structure and discipline, might not seem like the most touchy-feely bunch. Theyā€™re often known for their unwavering work ethic and a drive thatā€™s second to none.

But hereā€™s where things get interesting. Behind that determined facade, Capricorns possess a profound sense of duty and loyalty toward those they care about.

TEN WONDERFUL YEARS

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10 years ago today, we invited our family and friends to pray and play on our wedding day.Ā Cheers, ä¹¾ęÆ Salud, Dinero y Amor!

A young Cuban man met a younger Chinese woman in NYC, fell in love and the rest is The Sotos romance šŸ’˜ history.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZCeWV28f5A

Ten years is only the beginning. ...Ā One decade and forever to go.

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BOOK MARK THEM

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Try scanning, skimming, extensive or intensive readingā€¦ Youā€™ll adopt it as a lifestyle. The following areĀ Books to Read.

ā€˜We donā€™t have to purchase any of these. They are available free of charge at your local library and online.