What is it about that magical little man with the snowy white beard, round jolly face, and rosy nose and cheeks that appeals to both children and grownups alike?

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My maternal grandparents lived in a tiny town on top of a mountain in West Virginia and, occasionally, we would travel to spend the holidays with them.
Back in the early 1960s, the Interstate system wasn’t what it is today. Instead, to get to the top of the mountain required navigating through twisty, curvy roads [...]

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Karen Carpenter.
Need I say anything more? A voice so clear and fluid - a voice that rivaled the angels. Here’s an old video offering; a classic - Merry Christmas Darling.

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Little toy trains, little toy tracks
Little toy drums, comin’ from a sack
Carried by a man dressed in white and red
Little boy, don’t you think it’s time you were in bed.
-From the song, Little Toy Trains, written by Roger Miller. Recorded by Glen Campbell 1968.
As children, we couldn’t wait to rip through the pretty paper [...]

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