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Hello, again, in a new year! Can you believe that it’s 2023? That number has such a nice, odd sound to it. But seriously, here’s hoping that 2023 will be even better than 2022!
We had a wonderful holiday celebration. My daughter visited from California. We scaled back on gifts and decorations this year but dialed it up on food. I made enough roast beef and beef brisket (with all the trimmings) to keep us all fat and jolly over Christmas week. In addition to the main meals, I always set up a smorgasbord of cookies, candy, crackers, summer sausage, and cheese for everyone to snack on in-between meals, so nobody goes hungry and can help themselves. It was all very comforting since the weather decided to turn cold, grey, and nasty with several days of rain. We bundled up in blankets, drank hot chocolate, watched movies, and talked. It was nice to catch up with my daughter in person instead of on the phone.
And we drank plenty of mimosas, French champagne, and Italian prosecco to celebrate the passing of 2022 and the arrival of 2023.
Cheers!
Happy New Year!
Dawn Pisturino
January 2, 2023
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Happy New Year, dear Dawn.
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Happy New Year to you, dear Aparna!
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Thank you so much, dear Dawn. Hope you had a wonderful New Year celebration. ❤❤❤
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It rained here too.
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I’m surprised it didn’t snow! Happy New Year!
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Ad multos annos!
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Wishing for you & yours a very Happy New Year, dear Dawn 🙏🙂
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And the very same to you, dear Phil!
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Sounds absolutely delightful. Happy you had such a wonderful family time. Great memories to keep throughout the year.
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Thank you! May you have a happy and prosperous 2023, Dawn!
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Thanks a mil 🤗🙏🏽🤗
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So glad you were surrounded by love at the holidays!
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Thank you so much!
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Sounds like you had a wonderful time! Wishing you a fantastic new year!🥳❣️
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And I wish you the same!
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Happy New Year Dawn. Sounds like you had a great year.
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Thank you!
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Sounds a great way to unwind! Happy New Year!! 🙂
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I wish you the same!
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😊😊 thank you!
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Happy New Year Dawn! It was beautiful in Spain without rain and a pleasantly warm 20 degrees C.
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Lucky you! Happy New Year, Francisco!
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Thank you Dawn! Happy New Year!
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Sounds like fun. Happy New Year to you, too!
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I wish the same to you!
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A Happy New Year to you too Dawn 🙂
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Thank you!
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Wishing you a beautiful and happy 2023! ✨🎉
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Thank you! I wish you the same!
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Happy New Year ❣️❣️❣️
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I wish you the same!
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Very nice! Sounds like a lovely time. 😍 Happy New Year, Dawn! 🥳
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Thank you, Kirsten, I wish you the same!
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Thank you! You’re most welcome! 💕
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Happy New Year to you Dawn! Here’s to great days and rich memories that lie ahead. May your new year be merry and bright my friend! 🥳🎉🤩🥂😘💖😍 Cheers!
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Thank you, dear Kym, I absolutely wish you the same!
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I say, you seem to have a great passing into the New Year, dear Dawn.
I love your post. It is so full of love. Wonderful! My very Best Wishes for a very Good New Year 2023! I feel too, that it came very quickly.
🤗😘🍀🥰💗🌺☕ Uta
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Thank you so much, Aunty! Blessings to you and yours!
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Thank you Dawn, thank you very much! 🙂
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I wish you a Happy New Year !
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I wish you the same!
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Happy New Year to you, Dawn! Sounds like you had a wonderful time with your family. 😊
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Thank you, Michele! Your trip to CA looks lovely. Wishing you health, happiness, and prosperity in 2023!
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You’re welcome, Dawn. Yes, it was! 😊 Thank you! Cheers to the new year!
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Happy New Year! Best wishes Dawn-
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Same to you, Elvira!
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HNY Dawn
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Thank you, same to you!
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Wishing you and your readers a wonderful and magical New Year!
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Thank you so much! I wish you the same!
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Happy New Year, John!
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you too
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Sounds like you had a magnificent time. The food sounds wonderful too. You must be a great cook, I bet your house smelled good over the holidays. There is something about goodies baking that just sets the mood. Blessings to you and your family Dawn. Big hugs, Joni
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LOL! I did a lot of cooking and a lot of dishes and clean-up! But it was well worth it. May you have a blessed 2023, Joni!
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Wishing you Happiness & Health in the New Year Dawn! 🎊🥂🍾
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Thank you, Cindy! I wish you the same!
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Happy New Year Dawn!
It sounds like a wonderful celebration! 💗
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Thank you, Cindy!
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I wish you the same!
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I wish you the same!
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