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Dec 30, 2023Liked by Hilary Hattenbach

Perfect end of the year post, in our house Julia Child is adored and loved, her history and perseverance is amazing. And, your sauna story reminded me of times in my teens visiting a friends family in the far north of Michigan's upper peninsula Finish country. The family's sauna, complete with Lake Superior rocks around the wood fired heater in an outbuilding had a snowdrift behind it to run out and dive into! Unforgettable memory. Love those Fins! Great year of posting Hilary, looking forward to what is in store for 2024. Cheers!

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Love this card/pic so much. Love the study about dogs and dementia. I have two so hopefully I’m set on keeping this memory kickin!

Also I have a sauna in my home. COME OVER! I also have an ice bath which is for crazy people, and my husband. You can torture yourself there too if you ever swing by!

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Dec 30, 2023Liked by Hilary Hattenbach

Happy New Year, Hilary! I love your posts! I get so hot in saunas, but you got me thinking I should try them out again. I did not know Julia’s fascinating history either! And pets are just magic! I love your holiday card with Captain Noodle! Wishing you the very best in 2024! Keep writing! ❤️Clare

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Dec 30, 2023Liked by Hilary Hattenbach

Wishing you a wonderful new year! This was such a lovely read. Thank you! Happy to have discovered you and loving your writing.

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Thanks, Edward! Appreciate your loyal readership and kind words. That sauna sounds incredible. I’ll have to make it to Finland someday and do a bit of sauna hopping to get my löyly on.

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