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-My friends Karen and Rob saying that they think their month-old baby Grace looks like she might be a redhead. Rob's mother was a redhead. I think that would be just wonderful.

-Stirring, centering, accessible words found on www.d365.org. My friend Greg shared the website with me, and I've used it daily throughout Advent and loved the wisdom, grace and peace found there (not to mention, the Celtic feel of the website and calming music).

-Having a wonderful conversation with a total stranger and remembering again why that childhood "don't talk to strangers" adage is something adults should never adhere to. Some of my most filling, encouraging conversations have been with strangers.