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Happy New Year!!

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS ā€” CHOOSE KINDNESS Brief Moments Make Memories on the Heart Several weeks ago my husband and I visited one of our favorite restaurants. The petite, young waitress in a black skirt and matching blouse took our orders for turkey burgers and fries. As usual Mandyā€™s sparkling blue eyes and bubbly personality brightened our day. Not long after she served our food, a man with salt and pepper colored hair and a pudgy face plopped down in front of us. A gray-haired woman with tired brown eyes slid in next to him. Mandy strolled over and gave them her infectious smile. ā€œHi, how are you today?ā€ ā€œI want the steak.ā€ The man spoke in a harsh tone. ā€œSure, which one would you like?ā€ ā€œDonā€™t put it in the microwave. That makes it tough. Do you understand?ā€ He emphasized the word understand in a loud, condescending tone. ā€œYes sir.ā€ Intimidation lined Mandyā€™s soft voice. ā€œI want it medium rare with no blood oozing out of it. Cook it right.ā€ ā€œYe...