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Holiday traditions.

t’s hard to believe the holidays are just around the corner. Each year as I unpack my boxes of decorations, memories from Christmas’ past come flooding to my mind. One of my favorite holiday traditions dates back to my very first Christmas. Every year my mom would give me a new Christmas ornament. When I moved out on my own, she turned these treasured keepsakes over to me so I could use them as the foundation for adorning my own Christmas tree. After college, I decided to start buying a Christmas ornament from every place I traveled. So now, intermixed with years of Christmas memories, we have ornaments celebrating our various vacations and travel. This makes the task of trimming the tree an enjoyable stroll through childhood memories and provides me with a chance to pause and think back to some of my favorite trips. I love our eclectic tree and don’t mind the imperfections and random hodgepodge of ornaments spanning multiple themes–our Christmas tree is my favorite holiday decoration. What is your favorite holiday memory? Inside this issue of West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle, we ask some of our advertisers about their favorite holiday traditions. Perhaps one will spark an idea for something new you can try this year. If your decorations are looking a little stale or dated, consider adding some new items to your repertoire. Our holiday decorating story takes you inside Interiors Plus, the interior design studio and boutique owned by West Chester resident Helen Wright. Here at West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle, we have a huge passion for supporting local businesses. This month we share some fantastic holiday gift ideas from locally owned shoppes. There are many families in town that won’t have a tree to decorate or gifts to wrap this season. Learn more about how Reach Out Lakota helps area families in need and how you can spread a little Christmas joy this holiday season. No matter what holidays you celebrate, December can be a great time for reconnecting with loved ones and celebrating the blessings in our lives. From all of us here at West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle, we wish you a peaceful and enjoyable holiday season. Happy Holidays!

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December 2016

Departments

Good Times

Around Town

Locally Owned

Giving Back

Lifestyle Calendar

Parting Thoughts

16 Add Tick Tock to Your Clock

Unique Local Business Cincy Concierge Sells Free Time

18 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

Locally Made Gifts With A Unique Flair

28 A Yuletide Interior Guide

Re-imagining Your Home with Holiday Cheer

32 Reaching Out And Handing Up

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The Celebrity Waiter Dinner is the largest annual fundraiser hosted by Reach Out Lakota and truly was a night of great fun for an even greater organization. Guests enjoyed dinner served by local celebrities, raffles, auction items and more! Thank you to the generous attendees, waiters and volunteers who made this event possible.

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Good Times

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A cozy good time was had by all at the Grand Opening of Cozy’s Cafe & Pub, the newest creation from Cozy’s restaurants. Cozy’s Cafe & Pub utilizes the best in farm-to-table cooking, paired with specially chosen wine, craft beers and cocktails, and offers guests a comfortable and cozy atmosphere.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

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GROUNDBREAKING NEW CLUB The Boys & Girls Club of West

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FOOD FOR FINES

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The MidPointe Library System will be offering patrons a chance to do

club has already been raised.

good in their community, while simultaneously eliminating Library over-

Former Speaker of the House

due fees during their popular “Food For Fines” program. Now through

John Boehner and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, along with

December 9, for each non-perishable item a patron donates, one dollar

local leaders, spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony.

of outstanding fines will be forgiven. Canned goods, boxed mixes, toi-

There are more than 1,140 independent Boys & Girls Clubs of

letries and paper goods are all welcome contributions. Donated items

America organizations across the nation, including West Chester-

can be used for up to $10 worth of fines per patron. Fees for lost or

Liberty. Character development is the building block of every Boys

damaged materials cannot be forgiven through this program.

& Girls Clubs’ activities and the organization’s motto is “Great futures

MidPointe will be distributing the contributions throughout its service area to multiple food pantries and charitable organizations, including Reach Out Lakota. MidPointe first launched the Food For Fines program in 2011 and it has resulted in more than $30,000 in forgiven fines and more than 34,000 items donated to local charitable organizations. MidPointeLibrary.org

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HOMELESS NO MORE Family Promise of Butler County now has a home in the heart of downtown Hamilton. Family Promise of Butler County is an affiliate of Family Promise, Inc. which has been providing overnight lodging to children and families who are homeless throughout our nation

Lakota East and West have teamed up with Huntington Learning

since 1988. In Butler County there are currently more than 500

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children on record as being homeless, representing hundreds of

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families struggling with homelessness.

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DONATE TO HUFF REALTY’S ANNUAL TOY DRIVE For 17 years, HUFF Realty has held a toy drive for Cincinnati Shriners Hospital for Children, which relies heavily on the generosity of donors to continue improving the lives of children through innovative pediatric specialty care. All care is provided regardless of the family’s ability to pay. Upon admission, every child receives several toys that provide entertainment and comfort during their treatment. Each year, HUFF Realty agents and employees are able to provide both monetary and toy donations to this great cause. HUFF Realty encourages members of the West Chester and Liberty Township communities to drop off donations of NEW toys at the Union Centre office located at 6192 Muhlhauser Road. Monetary and toy donations are accepted through December 31. HUFF Realty thanks you in advance for the support and generosity of this worthy cause! HUFF.com

CASTING CALL FOR CUTE PETS Do you have a cuddly fur baby? Perhaps a large four-legged friend? We want to meet your pets! For our upcoming February issue of West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle, we are looking for several local pets to feature in our first-ever pets issue. If you have a friendly and photogenic pet, please submit an entry online and your pet may be selected to appear in our February issue. To submit an entry, please visit our website. Click the blue button called “Submit Event Photos” under the Good Times section of our homepage. Along with your photo, you should include your pet’s name, age and breed. We will contact you in December if your pet is selected. Be sure to “like” us on Facebook to view all of the pet entries in February. WestChesterandLibertyLifestyle.com

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UNIQUE LOCAL BUSINESS CINCY CONCIERGE SELLS FREE TIME ARTICLE TERA MICHELSON | PHOTOGRAPHY MICHELLE LLOYD

n this “most wonderful time of the year,” 24 hours and two hands simply aren’t enough. Providing concierge and personal assistance services to households and small businesses, Cincy Concierge chases down even the most daunting tasks on your to-do list. The innovative brainchild of owner and founder Trip Topken, Cincy Concierge’s Santa bag is brimming with the gift we all truly desire—the gift of time. What does a personal concierge do? Let us count the ways. Because you don’t have time to read ten, here’s a list of our Top Five. 1. KNOCKS OUT A TO-DO LIST WITH JAMES BOND-LIKE EXPERTISE.

Pick up groceries? Check. Airline tickets to Wisconsin to see the family? Check. Wait for the elusive cable guy? Check. Cincy Concierge is making a list and checking it twice. He can’t go to work or court for you, but he can tackle pretty much everything else on your list. “If it’s moral, ethical, and legal, I can get it done,” Topken says. As an Army veteran, Topken takes a super-agent approach to pleasing his clients. “I enjoy solving problems—finding solutions to what seems unsolvable,” he says. “My goal is knock-your-socks-off service.” A typical household client for Cincy Concierge is a family who doesn’t have enough time for everything they need to do. Sound familiar? Say “yes” to the top priorities in your life—volunteering, having a social life and going to your kids’ games and concerts—while Cincy Concierge takes on the task of managing the home. 2. SECURES TOP-RATED SERVICES AT A REASONABLE COST.

Raised in Cincinnati and currently residing in Mason, Topken is well-connected in the area. He can make recommendations for everything from home and car repair to lawn care. A personal assistant is not just for the rich and famous. Topken is a modern-day Jeeves at a reasonable price. For the same cost as dinner out, Cincy Concierge can accomplish two full hours of your dreaded errands and chores. “You can’t put a price on your time,” Topken says. “It’s true what they say, time is money.” 3. MAKES SPECIAL DELIVERIES.

One of Cincy Concierge’s first clients was surprisingly not in Cincinnati. When an email came in from La Paz, Bolivia, Topken accepted a unique mission. “The email asked me to go to the Sharonville Root Beer Stand. It said, ‘Get four footlong hot dogs, a pulled pork sandwich and a gallon of root beer and deliver it to my parents’ house.’” It was a sentimental surprise for Father’s Day from a Cincinnati native who couldn’t be here to make the delivery himself.

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4. BOOSTS BENEFITS FOR SMALL-BUSINESS EMPLOYEES.

As a butler to small businesses, Cincy Concierge’s services may be offered as a unique employee perk. Small businesses make a large investment in their employees—hiring, training and maintaining a quality workforce. “With my services available, you’ve got people who will be working at your company who are more focused and more willing to go the extra mile because they’ve got a company that cares for them and wants them to be successful,” Topken explains. “I can tailor a plan to any company,” he says.

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Cincy Concierge is Santa’s little helper, happily checking off your holiday to-dos. “One of the worst things for anybody this time of year is to go to the mall—it’s a hassle,” Topken says. “You give me the list and I’ll make sure your gifts are the right size, color, amount and within budget. I’ll even get it wrapped and delivered.” Consider the gift of time this holiday. Expect Trip Topken at Cincy Concierge to add more tick tock to your clock during this busy holiday season and year-round.

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2016 Holiday Gift Guide

Locally Made Gifts With A Unique Flair ARTICLE MICHELLE MOODY PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERWORKS IMAGING

West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle | December 2016

This holiday season, you don’t need to travel far to find a unique gift for the special people in your life. We’re fortunate to have a variety of locally owned businesses in town, overflowing with items that are perfect for gift-giving. Scroll through our gift guide to get inspired. A visit to these nearby shoppes will reveal even more fabulous items inside their doors. Websites and phone numbers for The expert design team at Interiors

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GIFT GUIDE (CON TI N UED)

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Add some sparkle to your decor with these modern candle holders and Flower Loop made by Black The Firefly line of jewelry offers intricately using

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ing in innovative mixes of colors. Find dozens of unique pieces in a variety of styles at Welling & Co. Jewelers in Olde West Chester. (Firefly line is $35 and up).

Interiors Plus has even more to offer beyond home decor and interior design. Stop in to see the variety of clothing and accessories, like this Charlie Paige sequin scarf and leopard print wallet/purse. (Scarf: $12.99; wallet: $26.99).

Dermatology & Surgery and Spa Esthetique in Liberty Township offers dozens of services to pamper your loved ones and improve their skin. This holiday season, if you buy a $100 gift card you can choose four trial sizes of the clinically-renowned SkinMedica products for free. (Value of $50, assortment may vary; see page

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This Falanghina from Ocone Vineyard, is a refreshing medium bodied Italian white wine with the right amount of acidity to go with just about anything

Local artist, MB Thompson Dowlin,

on your holiday menu. It's a perfect complement to

beautifully decoupages some of her

any type of meat and pairs nicely with the beauti-

paintings on coasters, available in a

ful and delicious cheeses also available at Village

variety of styles at POP Revolution in

Wines of Glendale. Pictured here is the Sun Dried

Mason. ($20 for set of 4 coasters).

Tomato Torta from CrEATions by Melody. (Wine is $17.99 and cheese is approximately $13 per wedge).

The pecans at Interiors Plus Olive

come in a variety of tempting

can assemble a cus-

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vinegars, spice mixes,

oz packages of select Wheelers

jams, chocolates and

flavors, Jack Daniels Whiskey pra-

more. ($63 as shown).

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Yuletide

Interior Guide

Re-imagining Your Home with Holiday Cheer

ARTICLE SHAWNA TAYLOR | PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERWORKS IMAGING

t’s no secret: although the Christmas season is deemed to be the most wonderful time of the year, it tends to sneak up on us and bring even more busyness into our lives. Parties are hosted, gifts are opened and each year we hope to leave a lasting impression on our holiday guests. From wreathes with bows to trees that glow, there are many ways to transform your home into a winter wonderland–and still stay true to your own style. West Chester resident, Helen Wright, understands the importance of re-imagining a home during the holidays. As the owner of Interiors Plus in Mason, Wright is a designer with 30 years of experience. “The biggest trend is the natural look. We’re doing so much with the industrial, but the natural thing is so big,” Wright says. “Bright colors are coming in strong, so you see that in the trends for Christmas décor as well.” With a design aesthetic that shines through the Interiors Plus showroom, as well as through her own robust portfolio, Wright helps her clients create the complete holiday experience from entryway to dining room and beyond.

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ENTRYWAY

“People really want to make a statement. They want something that will say ‘Welcome to my home; we’re ready for Christmas,’” Wright explains. How can you make that statement in your home’s entryway? Use big objects to give the room a focal point. Whether it’s a large Santa or a sleigh, many figures can be used to draw the attention of your guests and impress. No space for a large object? Use an entry table as the focal point with smaller Christmas statues and figurines. LIVING ROOM

The holiday spirit continues to f low as we move away from the front door and into the living room. As the room where the Christmas tree typically stands, Wright stresses the important of making sure this room is pleasing to the eye. “You don’t want the living room to be so much off from what the rest of the house represents,” Wright explains. To stay true to your home’s theme, you can take some of your old things and incorporate them with new items to maintain your homey feel. KITCHEN

The same rules apply in the kitchen. Old items can be married with fresh trends to create a personalized holiday home experience. If you have counter space, Wright suggests a tray with Christmas figures spread about. DINING ROOM

Add a centerpiece to your dining room table during the holidays. If you will be utilizing your dining table for eating or conversations, another option is to decorate your sideboard with reindeer, Santas or any other holiday figure. “Focus on pulling the whole house together. This is the time of year that we can really decorate and do fun things. I think that’s why people like it so much,” Wright says. “At Christmas time it either glitters or sparkles and has lots of lights and I think that gives off a nice, happy feeling.” CONTINUED >

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When she’s not sharing holiday tips, Wright’s designs leave her clients feeling happy all year long. Interiors Plus makes cozy home designs a reality for all by specializing in design services, window treatments, furniture, accessories and art, custom botanicals and holiday décor. Wright can envision the final look from the very beginning, and her passion shines through in the work she designs. For additional information and to view Wright’s portfolio, visit Interiors Plus online. InteriorsPlusMasonOhio.com

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Giving Back

REACHING OUT AND REACH OUT LAKOTA CREATES A BRIDGE TO TOMORROW ARTICLE ABBEY MCMAHON | PHOTOGRAPHY RICHARD ALEXANDER

“It’s a hand-up, not a hand-out.” That’s how Lourdes Ward describes

year that she needed someone to focus solely on fundraising

the services she and her team have been providing at Reach Out

and development. By being 100% community-based and funded,

Lakota for more than 23 years.

raising awareness is a necessity. Ward introduced the organiza-

Reach Out Lakota’s mission is to give a hand-up to those in need throughout West Chester and Liberty Township. “We could hand out a bag of food to families and send them on

tion’s second full-time employee, Peyton Gravely, whose passion and experience of working with non-profits has been a major asset to the organization.

their way, but that’s just a band-aid. That’s not getting to the root

Gravely is focused on growing partner relationships and fund-

of the problem,” explains Ward, who serves as Executive Director

raising efforts through the organization’s five annual events: the

of the 24-year-old organization.

Shamrock Shuffle, Corporate Food Fight, UCBMA Food Truck Rally,

Reach Out Lakota's services include providing food, clothing

Celebrity Waiter Dinner and the Santa Suit Fun Run. Many of these

and supplemental grocery needs like hygiene or cleaning prod-

events have become cornerstones of the West Chester and Liberty

ucts. Each client must participate in a series of required classes

Townships communities.

and meet with individuals who teach them about finance, insurance, emergency and workforce services. “We want to look at the whole picture. We want to know as much

“We are truly community-supported. Every time someone donates, volunteers or even hits that ‘like’ button on Facebook, it helps us,” Gravely explains.

about a client’s situation as we can so that we can help them to move

His hope for the future is that Reach Out Lakota continues to

forward,” Ward says. “Our hope is that we can help bridge the gap

be a welcoming place where local residents know they can come

between today and tomorrow.”

in for a helping hand.

In order to apply for assistance, a client must either live in West

“For a lot of clients, it took a lot of life happening for them to

Chester or Liberty Township, have a child enrolled in the Lakota

come in here. It’s not easy,” Gravely says. “But sometimes you just

School District, or be a registered member of a participating church.

have to say, ‘Please.’”

Clients who qualify can receive clothing once a month and food and supplemental items three times a year. Ward says she often hears the misconception that people in the West Chester community don’t need help or assistance meeting the needs of their families, when in reality she says, many do.

Both Gravely and Ward encourage community members to take action in whatever way they feel most compelled. If it is working in a soup kitchen, volunteering at a church or participating in a Reach Out Lakota fundraiser, Gravely says people should get involved. If you are interested in helping Reach Out Lakota, they are now

“My hope is that people realize that circumstances happen to all of

accepting donations of new and gently used clothing, including

us, no matter the neighborhood you live in,” Ward says. “It could be

winter jackets, scarves, gloves and boots. For more information on

you, your family member, or someone you know.”

how to donate or more ways to get involved, visit the Reach Out

To continue providing for the community, Ward recognized last 32

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Lakota website. ReachOutLakota.org

HANDING UP An indoor art fair everyday Executive Director Lourdes Ward works with a client

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Lifestyle Calendar

December

DECEMBER 1 - JANUARY 1

DECEMBER 9

HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON THE HILL

LIGHTED CARRIAGE PARADE

PYRAMID HILL SCULPTURE PARK & MUSEUM

LIBERTY CENTER

Bring your friends and loved ones to this award-winning drive

‘Tis the season that’s bright. You won’t want to miss Liberty Center’s

thru holiday lights display. Drive through a 2-mile round-trip

Lighted Carriage Parade through The Park. Bring the whole family

magical winter wonderland of Pyramid Hill lights and monumen-

on Friday, December 9, to watch horse-drawn carriages light up the

tal sculptures glowing with holiday spirit. Admission per carload

Center. This event is free and open to the public. Liberty-Center.com

varies by day. GetToTheBC.com

DECEMBER 1 - 31

DECEMBER 10 MIAMI HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH SANTA

HOLIDAY IN LIGHTS

VOA LEARNING CENTER

SHARON WOODS

Miami University students and alumni everywhere can rejoice.

Sip hot chocolate from the warmth of your car while driving through

For the third year Miami’s Bookstore and Alumni Association will

a Cincinnati tradition in Sharon Woods. The annual Holiday In Lights

be bringing great holiday gift items to the VOALC to make your

is back again with sparkling lights and themed areas perfect for

holiday shopping easier. And Santa will be back again to greet

any winter evening. Admission is $13 per vehicle. Check website for

shoppers! Shopping is available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MiamiAlum.org

hours. HolidayInLights.com

DECEMBER 2 - 4

DECEMBER 10 ONE WAY FARM’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

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FAIRFIELD CONVENTION CENTER

COURTYARD MARRIOTT

One Way Farm Children’s Home cares for abused, abandoned and

You don’t have to be German to enjoy this German Christmas mar-

neglected youth and children with disabilities. Support this local or-

ket! This weekend-long event has something for everyone. Dancing,

ganization at their 40th Anniversary Gala, emceed by WCPO’s Ally

shopping and mouth-watering German food and beer. Children can

Kraemer, on Saturday, December 10. Please RSVP online or by calling

write their wish lists to Santa and drop them in Santa’s mailbox for

513.829.FARM. OneWayFarm.org

free North Pole delivery. Don’t miss the lantern parade that kicks off the festivities on Friday evening! Ohio.org

DECEMBER 6

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Dazzling sets, beautiful costumes and a magical nutcracker doll

DECEMBER 30

come to life in one of Cincinnati’s favorite holiday traditions: The Nut-

MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY

cracker. Celebrate magic and wonder as Cincinnati Ballet performs

LIBERTY CENTER

this holiday classic at the Aronoff Center. My.CBallet.org

Watch the beauty of the Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Liberty Center on Friday, December 30 from 4-6 p.m. Guests can enjoy music, refreshments, raffle prizes and more. This event is free and open to the public. Liberty-Center.com

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Parting Thoughts

Home Grown

FAVORITE MEMORIES FROM WEST CHESTER NATIVES ARTICLE ABBEY MCMAHON

Holidays

West Chester and Liberty Township

have so much to offer residents, not the

least of which are fond memories and family traditions during the holiday sea-

son. We asked a few of our partners to

share their favorite holiday memories, and

“The holiday season tends to be the slowest time business-wise for our law firm. So, for as long as I can remember, my family packed our bags for Christmas, and headed to the beach. It was, and still is, a rarity for my siblings and me to wake up Christmas morning in West Chester. Fortunately, Santa Claus always found a way to find us, wherever we were.” –Kara Lyons, Lyons & Lyons Law

this is what they had to say.

“My favorite memory growing up was always opening our presents on Christmas Eve and then Midnight Mass with the family. We would come home that night and all of our neighbors in Lakota Hills would light the street up with luminaries. Everything was so beautiful.” –Alison Shiver, Shiver Security Systems

–Tiffany Allen-Zeuch, Sibcy Cline West Chester Office

“By far our favorite holiday memory growing up was going to Kern Nursery and cutting down our Christmas tree. With bow saw in hand, we would split up and traverse the tree farm for the perfect tree. Once we cut it down, we lugged it back, loaded it and headed back home for some hot chocolate and decorating. –Dustin, Damon & Devon Mundey, The Turf Tailor

“For 17 years, HUFF Realty has held a toy drive for Cincinnati Shriners Hospital for Children. All of our agents and employees get involved, along with community members, and it’s one of my favorite memories every Christmas season.”

–Scot Avery, HUFF Reality 38

“One of my favorite holiday memories is the Christmas Walk in Olde West Chester, and last Christmas we really liked the Santa and the tree set up at Liberty Center too. When I was younger I loved driving around West Chester looking at Christmas lights with my family.”

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