Four Balloon Options Offered by Family Members for New Year Planning

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At two o’clock, the vinyl booth at the Oak Creek Diner squeaked as my sister Arlene sat down. She smelled of peppermint and the damp pine outside.

Our waitress, Sarah, set down two mugs of black coffee and a plate of warm cinnamon rolls. The glaze was still dripping over the sides.

“We have to watch the pennies this month,” I said, looking continue reading …