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<\/p>\nI failed at both of my lent tasks this year. I did way too much yelling, and I only dropped to 190 lbs :-\/<\/p>\n
Oh well. <\/p>\n
Here’s a picture from our Easter trip to get tomatoes and strawberries for the garden. <\/p>\n
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As you can see we’re excited, and ready to grow! The garden looks amazing. Spring is here. <\/p>\n
I’m ready for the new season! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I failed at both of my lent tasks this year. I did way too much yelling, and I only dropped to 190 lbs :-\/ Oh well. Here’s a picture from our Easter trip to get tomatoes and strawberries for the garden. As you can see we’re excited, and ready to grow! 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