this morning, for the first time in years, a prize tumbled out of my cereal box and into the bowl. it had been such a long time since that last happened that i actually shouted out loud in excitement. now realize, this prize was nothing more than a “jungle book” bobblehead doll, retail value ~$0.10. but it really was the thought that counts, and it made my day.<\/p>\n
moral of the story? give things to people, even little things. it can be a big deal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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