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35. I stopped sending them six years ago. I don't blame people for dropping me off their list for not reciprocating theirs,

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Tue Dec 30, 2025, 02:16 PM

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so of course the numbers of cards I've gotten has gradually dropped down to about ten or so cards. I'm okay with that. My years of laboring over Christmas cards is over and I'm okay with that too.

I'm not on social media but so many people are, and can keep up with family/friend news and photos all year long so the Christmas card photos and updates seem less necessary. My family and friends and I stay connected through texting, FaceTime and calls, so I don't feel out of the loop at all.

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