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Dog Days of Summer have begun Most working moms are exhausted this time of year. The kids are over school. The uniforms have holes in them and the book bags are held together with duct tape. And then, just like that, Memorial Day comes to help us cope with what we have to do. It gives us a reprieve to prepare for the summer--a less structured life filled with longer nights and more fun.  
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Reflections on a New Year's Eve in China

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Several years ago my mother and I ventured to China to visit my sister and we greeted the New Year together. On the last day of the year in 2007, I had the privilege of climbing the Great Wall of China with my mother. It was exhilarating and was a tremendous way to commemorate the year.
 

A New Year's Eve in Beijing, China 

 
The climb tired my mother. And she was asleep before the clock struck twelve. So, that evening, I got dressed in my trusty black leather skirt and sparkly sleeveless turtleneck and went to the hotel lobby.  I wound up toasting the New Year with some very nice Canadians. Ironically, the next day while watching the Today Show I learned that Beijing is known for its lively New Year's Eve celebration replete with fireworks and music. Apparently, Communists still like to party! I couldn't believes that was there and missed it all...
 
Even though I missed the festivities. I will always remember New Year's Eve 2007 as one of the best ever!
 
Mom and I smiling on the Great Wall
 

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