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“New Year’s is a harmless annual institution, of no particular use to anybody save as a scapegoat for promiscuous drunks, and friendly calls and humbug resolutions.” – Mark Twain

2012 has been a year for highs and lows to say the least.  We all survived the presidential election and the Mayan end of the world.  The Mars rover captured our hearts while a pudgy man from South Korea made us pretend like we all rode imaginary ponies.  The U.S. women’s gymnastics team dominated at […]

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Sock and Jake Say ‘I Do’ Underneath the Cherry Blossoms

In Japanese culture, the sakura (桜) or cherry blossom is a beloved symbol of hope.  The wedding of Sock and Jake this past weekend, truly embodied all that the delicate flower represents.  An event unlike any other, the joining of two cultures created one of Pierpont Place’s most beautiful ceremonies yet.  The guests were treated […]

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‘Twas the Day After Christmas

Twas the day after Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature is stirring, not even a mouse. The presents were opened, ribbon strewn everywhere, With hopes that the candies, the kids would dare share. My doggie is nestled all snug in his bed, While visions of chicken cookies danced in his head. And […]

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"The invention of the teenager was a mistake. Once you identify a period of life in which people get to stay out late but don’t have to pay taxes – naturally, no one wants to live any other way."

–> Ah, high school. I remember like it was yesterday.  Captain of the girls varsity soccer, tennis, and water polo team; studying ridiculous hours (until I went to college and realized what studying really was) for my A.P. exams; hanging out in Lowe’s parking lot on the weekend because it was the only place without […]

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