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Dec 20, 2023Liked by Kate McDermott

Always a pleasure to read your posts Kate. Let’s make sure in 2024 we get together! Life is sometimes too short! 💕

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Indeed it is. Intention is set, Vicki. See you in 2024!

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Making peanut butter and chocolate pie as I write!

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It’s so good and quite rich so small servings may be in order. Enjoy!

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I had a hunch! 😀 All the better for sharing!

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Dec 20, 2023Liked by Kate McDermott

Happy New Year, Kate! I'm looking forward to spending 2024 right by your virtual side! ❤️

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Wonderful! Can’t wait to have you there. 😁

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Dec 20, 2023Liked by Kate McDermott

This post was great. You had such a memorable year. I already have the pound cake in the oven and it smells wonderful!

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Wonderful and I hope you enjoy a slice or two with friends!

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Dec 20, 2023Liked by Kate McDermott

Kate: Have a wonderful trip and holiday time with your family and friends. Many blessings for the year to come. Rick

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Thank you so much Rick, and all the best to you and Annemarie! See you in 2024!

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What a wonderful year and to next year!

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And here's to you and a wonderful 2024, Pat!

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Dec 21, 2023Liked by Kate McDermott

Thank you, Kate. Merry Christmas and richest blessings for a fabulous new year. So glad to call you my friend 💕 Penny G

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And to you and Ray as well. Time for tea in 2024?

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Dec 21, 2023Liked by Kate McDermott

It’s a date! 💕

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Dec 21, 2023Liked by Kate McDermott

Merry Christmas, Kate! And a very Happy New Year!

from Stevie and my cranky calico, Scout!

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And right back to you two, too, Stevie!

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Kate! Pound cake is one of my favorite cakes to make and to eat, and Zion is a special place we never tire of visiting. Thanks for all your wonderful posts. Look forward to more in 2024.

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Thanks Ruth! I’ll be sure to take some pics on the trip.

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Great to hear you are thriving and back to your productive schedule !I just got The Secret of Cooking on Saturday and find it very interesting too !

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Thanks Jennie! It’s a lovely read.

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Dec 21, 2023Liked by Kate McDermott

Blessed Yule, Kate.

Your friend in Florida.

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To you as well, Mel!

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Dec 21, 2023Liked by Kate McDermott

And you found time for your neighbors! We treasure your friendship Kate.

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As I treasure yours. Blessings to you an Molly!

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Thanks for the index, have a blast in Zion, and --wow-- cardamom in pound cake! Love it.

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