Happy Lunar New Year from Lily LaMotte
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Hi, Friend, Happy Almost Lunar New Year and Spring Festival! The dragon will leave to make room for the snake on January 29, 2025. The snake is associated with wisdom and resilience which is certainly excellent traits we could all use. I know I can! I’m looking forward to spending time with family for Lunar New Year. No hot pot this year since scheduling doesn’t allow but we’ll still get together for a lovely meal at a restaurant. And, I’ll spend time this week to, as I say in Chloe’s Lunar New Year, “…sweep out the old. To make room for good luck in the new year.” Speaking of Chloe’s Lunar New Year, I can sign a personalized copy to you through Imprint Bookshop. Be sure to let them know who you want me to sign it to. https://www.imprintbookshop.com/online-orders.html Wishing you all a joyous Lunar New Year and Year of the Snake! ~~Lily |
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