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About two weeks ago, walking in Irwin Park, I noticed a young boy picking up small fallen branches from a pine tree. He was accompanied by a woman, white-haired, so I guessed it was his grandmother. She had her ams full of pine branches as well. The two of them walked up to a tree along the trail and proceeded to create what you see here. A shelter for the black squirrel who lives nearby? An intriguing cave for an exploring child? A manger for the coming baby Jesus? Whatever their cause, my take-away was that the grandmother wanted to spend time with her grandson, one that I am sure he will never forget. Susan Leeming
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As the year comes to a close, we enter a season that invites both gratitude and reflection—a moment to acknowledge what is good in our world and to consider how each of us might help make it better. Our community stands as a remarkable model of success. We are fortunate to have exceptional schools, a healthcare system among the finest in the region, and a vibrant dining scene led by talented and celebrated chefs.