Ringing Bells

It is 16 degrees on a Saturday morning. I approach the mall feeling the cold, feeling the holiday stress. When what to my wondering eyes should appear?!




Thank you, dear students, for getting out of bed early on a weekend to stand in the cold and support those "fellow passengers" that travel life with us. (And thanks for brightening my day!!!)




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