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Strengthening family bonds in life’s second half

Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26, 2026

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We just celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary by taking a four-day cruise from New Orleans to Cozumel, Mexico. On a cruise ship, we had a captive audience, prepared meals, lots of entertainment venues and fun activities for every age group.

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