A Perfect Winter Sky

A perfect winter sky.



The sky was perfect today.

That's all.

That's enough.

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  1. LoriDecember 31, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Wasn't it though? I thought the same thing. Happy New Year, Pat!

    -- Lori

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  2. PatJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Thanks, Lori! Happy New Year to you too!

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