West Bloomfield, MI November 2020

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Season of

Thankfulness

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHERS

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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November is our "Thankful" issue, and not only am I grateful to live in West Bloomfield, but I'm even more thankful to be able to showcase the amazing people and businesses that make up our community on a regular basis.

This month we're featuring a local cookbook author, Marielle Caruso, and two of her favorite cold weather soup recipes, as well Dave DeBoer of the West Bloomfield Fire Department, who discusses three ways to keep you and your family safe this season. Additionally, we've included four of many kitties up for adoption through Michigan's Urgent Cats, two local charities to consider volunteering at and three workouts you can do with (or without!) a frozen turkey.

No matter how you decide to celebrate Thanksgiving and show your gratitude this

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020

FEATURES 14 It’s Soup Season!

Resident shares two soup recipes: The Perfect Lentil Soup and Broccoli Cheddar and Sausage Soup.

20 Up for Adoption Michigan’s Urgent Cats shares information on adoptable kitties in hopes to find them a home.

26 Working Together West Bloomfield Deputy Fire Marshal Dave DeBoer shares three safety tips with the community.

28 Turkey Workout TRV|FIT West Bloomfield’s owners

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model three workouts for you to try this holiday season.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

20 Giving Back 26 Inspired By 28 Healthy Lifestyle 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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GOOD TIMES

Local artist continues celebrating the Class of 2021 Despite the uncertainty this school year brings, master portrait artist and owner of Enchanted Photography Marla Michele Must is celebrating the Class of 2021 by creating beautiful artistry to treasure with socially-distanced senior portrait sessions in sunflower fields, in the city and more. For more information, visit enchantedbymarlamichele.com. Class of 2021: mention this Good Times entry and receive $100 off!

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AROUND TOWN

ADAM FIENMAN, DDS IMPLEMENTS THE ITERO 5D INTRAORAL SCANNER An upgrade to the office's existing scanning technology, Dr. Fienman said it can be used in lieu of those messy impressions. Utilizing a camera to take an accurate 3D rendering of smiles, the team can now manipulate the rendering on the computer or print a 3D model to work with; it also has expanded diagnostic capabilities, including a camera capable of detecting cavities between teeth and tracking shifting/wear of teeth over time. Office is located at 5813 W. Maple Road (Suite 131) in West Bloomfield.

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WARRIOR WAY MARTIAL ARTS IS NOW OPEN Warrior Way in Walled Lake is open and looking forward to providing your children with the tools needed to diffuse bullying and help your students increase their awareness and boost their confidence! Call Brandon at (248)-960-4884 to schedule a trial class and see how Warrior Way can improve 10

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FRANKLIN SPA DEBUTS ITS "MANISSAGE" AND "PEDISSAGE" THIS NOVEMBER Starting the month of November, the Franklin Spa, located at 32744 Franklin Road in Franklin, is offering several new spa deals like a choice of a "Manissage" or "Pedissage" for $55, as well as massages and facials for $55. "Guests can come along or with up to eight guests," Franklin Spa President Andrea Bradford said.

"They can also bring light horse'oeuvres along with them. Appointments only." For more information about the Franklin Spa or other services the spa offers, visit thefranklinspa.com or call (248)-867-8303.

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AROUND TOWN weekend of 2021. Residents will be able to pre-purchase tickets, tickets will be sold in time-slot increments, ticket prices will be $4 per resident/$6 per non-resident and hours will be 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. The park will feature fun for children of all ages, including over 50 play features, four water slides and a splash bucket that dumps 55 gallons of water; it is ADA and universally accessible.

WB YOUTH ASSISTANCE HOSTS PARENTING ON THE GO WEBINAR SERIES West Bloomfield Youth Assistance, a nonprofit organization that offers professional counseling services and conducts prevention programs for local youth and their families, has been holding free, 30-minute webinars to help strengthen parenting skills in

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Topics included remote learning tips for children and adults, mental health in parents during the pandemic, the emotional impact of the pandemic on adolescents and the increase in sub-

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Topic experts shared information, and then community members had an opportunity to ask questions. For future Parenting On the Go webinars, visit wbyouthassistance.org.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

it’s soup season!

LOCAL RESIDENT MARIELLE CARUSO SHARES TWO FAVORITE SOUP RECIPES: THE PERFECT LENTIL SOUP AND BROCCOLI CHEDDAR AND SAUSAGE SOUP.

ARTICLE MARIELLE CARUSO PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CARUSO

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t he per fect lent i l soup A SOUP MAKER AND STORYTELLER, MARIELLE CARUSO DEVELOPS RECIPES, TEACHES YOGA AND BELIEVES THAT SELF-CARE CAN BE FOR EVERYONE– EVEN YOU. She is currently learning to love her thighs and working on her first soup cookbook. Follow her on Instagram @selfcareandsoup or visit her website: mariellecaruso.com.

i n g re d ient s + 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 large onion + 2 cloves garlic, minced + 1 small tart apple, peeled, cored, chopped + 1 tbsp ground cumin + 2 tsp ground turmeric + ½ tsp ground coriander + ½ tsp ground cinnamon + 1 bay leaf + ¾ cup brown or green lentils + ¾ cup red lentils + 4 cups broth of choice + 1 cup water + 1 can coconut millk + 2 big handfuls spinach, chopped + ¼ cup chopped cilantro + 1 lime, juiced + Sea salt and pepper to taste

i n st r uc t ion s 1. Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add onion, garlic and apple. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent garlic from burning. Add a pinch or so of salt as you sauté.

2. Add turmeric, cumin, coriander and cinnamon. Continue to sauté for a minute or so, until fragrant, and then add the broth, lentils and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, cover and cook for 30-45 minutes. When finished cooking, the red lentils should have collapsed, and the brown lentils become completely tender. Stir regularly during cooking to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the pot. During cooking, add more liquid if needed to prevent sticking and burning.

3. Add the coconut milk and stir to combine. If the soup is too thin for your liking, simmer, uncovered, until it has thickened. If the soup is too thick, add a little water or broth.

4. Remove from heat. Stir in the spinach and cilantro. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Top with cilantro and a drizzle of lime juice.

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED)

broc c ol i che dd a r & sau sa ge soup cooler weather. The addition of white wine to deglaze amps

i n st r uc t ion s

up the flavor, and the hot Italian sausage creates a soup that’s

1. Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add the

filling and sure to please even the most vegetable-averse at

sausage, casings removed. Use a wooden spoon to break

your table. This recipe leaves the broccoli florets intact, but you

up and brown the sausage. When the sausage is browned,

can blend if you’re craving a smoother texture!

use a slotted spoon to remove and set aside.

This soup is the ultimate elevated comfort food— perfect for

i n g re d ient s

2. With heat at medium, add the onion and carrot into the same dutch oven used to brown the meat. Sauté until the onion is translucent and tender. Reduce heat if needed to

+ 1 tsp olive oil

prevent burning. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and

+ 2 links hot Italian sausage, removed from its casing

continue to cook for a minute more.

+ ½ large white onion, chopped

3. Add the flour and stir well. Toast for just a minute more

+ 2 carrots, grated

and then add in the wine. The mixture will thicken quickly,

+ 2 cloves garlic, minced

so be sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom

+ 1-2 pinches red pepper flakes

of the pot. Once the wine has absorbed and thickened,

+ ¼ cup flour

add the half and half. Stir, stir and stir until a thick roux is

+ ¾ cup white wine

formed. Add the broth slowly, stirring as you go, and add

+ ¾ cup half and half

the water and mustard.

+ 4 cups chicken broth

4. Stir until there are no clumps remaining, and bring to a

+ 2 cups water

light simmer. Simmer, uncovered, until the soup has thick-

+ 1 tbsp dijon mustard

ened. Next, stir in the cheese, mixing until melted, and

+ 4 ounces medium white cheddar cheese, grated

then stir in the broccoli. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes

+ 1.5-2 lbs broccoli, cut into small florets

until the broccoli has cooked through. Add the sausage

+ Sea salt and pepper to taste

back into the soup and adjust salt and pepper to taste.

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Volunteer Opportunities

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YAD EZRA AND HOSPITALITY HOUSE ARE TWO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES ALWAYS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS.

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YAD EZRA

Located at 2850 W. 11 Mile Road in Berkley, Yad Ezra was founded to alleviate some financial burdens by distributing groceries to vulnerable Jewish families in Southeast Michigan. Since 1990, Yad Ezra’s doors have been open to provide kosher food to impoverished families; then, Yad Ezra served an average of 250 families monthly, but now the high-quality food pantry provides an average of 1,200 impoverished families with food, health care items and household goods every month. Additionally, Yad Ezra distributes appropriate foods that help enhance the clients’ celebration of every Jewish holidays, supports Jewish Day School lunch programs, arranges off-site deliveries for clients who are physically unable to come in, has a drive-thru window for those wishing to keep anonymity, offers financial assistance through the Harold and Mini Wade Simcha Fund for clients celebrating life cycle events and more. For more information, visit yadezra.org.

HOSPITALITY HOUSE

Hospitality House Food Pantry, which is located at 2075 E. West Maple Road (Suite B204) in Commerce Township, opened its doors in 2002. Its mission is to minimize deprivation in our community by providing food and assistance to those in need while maintaining the utmost respect for the dignity of the individual. Additionally, Hospitality House provides advice and aid to pantries in other cities as they work to fight hunger in the greater southeastern Michigan community. On average, Hospitality House feeds 550 households and distributes over 30,000 pounds of food each month. Visit hhfp.org to learn more.

CAN YOU VOLUNTEER? Both Yad Ezra and Hospitality House are volunteer-driven organizations. To volunteer hands-on or behind the scenes at Yad Ezra, contact client/volunteer coordinator Darlene Rothman at darlene@yadezra.org or call the office at (248)-548-3663.

To find the volunteer opportunity that’s right for you at Hospitality House, visit hhfp. org/get-involved and click the “Click here to volunteer” tab on the right; don’t forget to complete the online civil rights test!

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GIVING BACK

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER | PHOTOGRAPHY NICOLE WAUGH

Up for Adoption

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MICHIGAN’S URGENT CATS SHARES INFORMATION ON FOUR ADOPTABLE KITTIES IN HOPES TO FIND THEM A HOME.

SINCE 2014, MICHIGAN’S URGENT CATS HAS BEEN “HELPING SHELTER CATS AND STRAY CATS, ONE KITTY AT A TIME.” In addition to facilitating the transfer of cats to adopters or rescues and providing or raising monetary funds for medical issues, the team at Michigan’s Urgent Cats is very focused on owner retention and works to provide education and outreach to the public.

“SHE HAS THE MOST LOVING PERSONALITY, ALWAYS READY TO CUDDLE, AND REALLY ENJOYS PLAYING WITH OTHER CATS.”

“We believe every cat and kitten deserves to live its life pain-free and loved,” miurgentcats.org reads.

“Through u]your efforts and ours, we can and will make a difference in the lives of our feline friends.”

Melody Domestic Short-Haired Michigan’s Urgent Cats foster and adoption coordinator Lisa Tann said Melody, who was born April 1, was picked up in the middle of the night in Flint. The domestic short-haired kitten stopped eating and couldn’t stand or use the litter box.

“We took her to the emergency vet, and they gave her medication, steroids and hydrated her,” Tann explained. “After a couple days, she stood up again and was able to run around and play. She has the most loving personality, always ready to cuddle, and really enjoys playing with other cats.”

Tann said Melody has a mild case of cerebellar hypoplasia, which is a developmental condition in which the cerebellum of the brain fails to develop properly. The condition is not painful nor contagious, and the cat can carry on a normal life, but her balance is off, which causes her to occasionally fall over.

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

Aspen Domestic Long-Haired Aspen, a domestic long-haired kitty, is known for his sweet, loving and adorable personality. He has Swimmer Syndrome, a congenital condition that causes the legs (typically the hind limbs) to splay laterally. He needs to wear a diaper but only one per day and does not need stimulation.

Cindy Domestic Short-Haired Cindy is approximately two years old and came out of a hoarding situation where she was living in a backyard with around 40 to 50 other cats. President and co-founder of Michigan’s Urgent Cats Colleen Horn took in Cindy, as well as Cindy’s two four-month-old kittens, and said the mother turned out to be “an absolute sweetheart.”

“We cleaned her up, as well as her babies, and she is just the sweetest,” Horn said. “She’s curious about dogs but not afraid. We also still have one of her sons with us.”

Horn said Cindy is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) positive, which means she has a slow-progressing virus that can compromise her immune system, reducing her ability to fight off illnesses. FIVpositive cats can live with non-FIV cats without spreading the virus.

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“ONCE SHE GETS TO KNOW YOU, SHE HAS THIS AMAZING LITTLE HEAD TILT WHEN SHE LOOKS AT YOU SIDEWAYS…”

Frannie Domestic Short-Haired

Can You Volunteer?

Michigan’s Urgent Cats just started a statewide foster program and is actively recruiting fosters. If not, Horn said that

Also rescued from a hoarding situation, Frannie, who is thought to

even if someone only has five minutes to

be about 10 years old, was found very pregnant in Ecorse and only

hang up posters or share social media

three of her four babies made it.

posts, she is always in need of volun-

“She’s shy but loving once she gets to know you,” Tann said. “Once

teers to help get the cats the exposure

she gets to know you, she has this amazing little head tilt when she

they need, so the team at Michigan’s

looks at you sideways, almost saying ‘Please love me and give me

Urgent Cats can continue to help the

pets. I just need some time to get to know you!’”

way they’ve been helping.

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INSPIRED BY

WORKING TOGETHER

WEST BLOOMFIELD DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL DAVE DEBOER SHARES THREE SAFETY TIPS WITH THE COMMUNITY.

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER

WEST BLOOMFIELD DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL DAVE

For the holidays, DeBoer recommended using bat-

DEBOER SAID HE BELIEVES PREVENTING FIRES IS

tery-operated candles when possible, and when you

EVERYONE’S FIGHT, AND THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP

have real candles, remove everything else around the

FIRE UNDER CONTROL IS WHEN EVERYONE IN

table that can catch on fire as it’s actually hard to

THE COMMUNITY WORKS TOGETHER.

start a table itself on fire. He also said to be sure to

“If everyone did their part by intervening when they see a potential hazard, we’d eliminate fires in the community all together, preventing tragedies from occurring,” DeBoer said.

have the correct size extension cord to prevent overloaded circuits.

In addition to preventing fires, DeBoer said he highly advises getting carbon monoxide alarms installed.

Still the leading cause of fires nationwide are cooking

Often called the “invisible killer,” carbon monoxide is an

fires. DeBoer said that many West Bloomfield residents

odorless, colorless gas created when fuels such as gas-

cook in their garages but fail to insert a smoke detector

oline, wood, coal, propane, etc. do not burn completely.

there and/or “run inside for just a minute.”

During 2020 alone, DeBoer said there have been eight

“It’s amazing how fast that fire can happen and get out of control if you’re not standing by your stove,” DeBoer

situations where West Bloomfield-area families have been saved by the alarms.

said. “Oil gives you a lot of indications it’s about to turn

“We all know that the alarms exist, and that they pro-

on fire, whether that be the smell or smoke coming from

tect us, but so many people think it’s not going to happen

it. I would always have a pan lid that fits handy, and if

to them,” DeBoer explained. “You can’t see it, taste it or

things do start to pick up, turn the heat off and move the

smell it, so there’s no way to know until you show signs

pan to another burner. Absolutely don’t put water on it as

or have symptoms. It can happen to all of us, and it hon-

it turns into a huge fireball and can cause burns.”

estly happens a lot more than you think!”

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“IF EVERYONE DID THEIR PART BY INTERVENING WHEN THEY

SEE A POTENTIAL HAZARD, WE’D ELIMINATE FIRES IN THE

COMMUNITY ALL TOGETHER, PREVENTING TRAGEDIES FROM OCCURRING.”

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

TURKEY WORKOUT TRV|FIT WEST BLOOMFIELD’S OWNERS MODEL THREE WORKOUTS FOR YOU TO TRY– WITH OR WITHOUT THE BIRD– THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER | PHOTOGRAPHY JOE LEASE

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With Thanksgiving approaching, owners and head coaches Jess Carr and David Sherban modeled three workouts you can do with a frozen turkey. However, Carr said if you’d prefer to work out sans the bird, you could use a backpack weighted with items like books or swap out the turkey for a toolbox, medicine ball or dumbbells, too.

For more information about TRV|FIT West Bloomfield or to book a free consultation, call (248)-775-7348 or visit trvfit.com/west-bloomfield.

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THE FROZEN TURKEY WAS DONATED TO A LOCAL FAMILY IN NEED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.

01.

GOBLET SQUAT PRESS OUT

02.

TURKEY HOLLOW HOLD

03.

TURKEY OVERHEAD REVERSE LUNGE

Hold the turkey near your chest.

Lay down on your back. Engage

Squat down with your weight evenly

your abs, lift your shoulders and

With your feet shoulder width

distributed and keep your chest up.

your feet off the ground and hold

apart, press the turkey over your

Press the turkey out until your arms

the turkey above your abdomen,

head, fully extending your arms.

are fully extended. Bring it back into

hollowing out your core. Hold for 10

Lunge back on one side, making sure

your chest and come back up to

seconds, and then rest for 10 sec-

your front knee doesn’t go past your

standing. Perform eight reps.

onds. Repeat eight times.

toe. Press off your front leg to return to standing. Perform six on each leg.

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Society in early 20th century. Her efforts in indexing and cataloging the OCPHS library and historical collection continue to serve the residents of Oakland County to this day.

For the Zoom link and meeting ID, visit gwbhs.org/events.

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11 D-DAY: THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY IN 2,000 YEARS DISCUSSION Virtual Event

June 6, 1944 is arguably the most important single day in western history for the past 2,000 years. Failure of the Normandy landings could have resulted in a very different world than we know today. At 7 p.m., historian James Craft virtually details these difficulties, losses and successes in a compelling presentation. Register through WB Parks.

21 OPENING NIGHT OF WILD LIGHTS Detroit Zoo

(8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak)

Known as a "holiday tradition with glowing reviews," the Detroit Zoo is once again ready to amaze guests with its highly-anticipated event, "Wild Lights." For tickets, visit detroitzoo.org.

26 AMERICA'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE Televised Event

America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner-White is set to go as a live, televised-only production in the heart of downtown Detroit at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning! As producers, The Parade Company developed a creative and thoughtful approach to continue the 94-year tradition during these unprecedented times. For more information, visit theparade.org.

26 38TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT Virtual Event

The 38th Annual Strategic Staffing CONTINUED >

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR Solutions Turkey Trot will take place as a virtual race this year and will not take place downtown. Registration is now

open at theparade.org/turkeytrot.

The Parade Company’s goal is to

make this the largest virtual race in the state. The event benefits the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation.

28 BIRMINGHAM'S SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Downtown Birmingham

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Shoppers are encouraged to enjoy extra perks and

tackle their holiday shopping in

Birmingham. The Covid-19 situation

is being closely monitored, and event information

will

continuously

be

updated on allinbirmingham.com as

we approach the date. Please check back regularly for more information.

28 BIRMINGHAM SANTA WALK

Parking lot behind The Surnow Company (320 Martin Street in Birmingham)

Kicking off the Small Business Saturday

shopping

extravaganza,

this event will welcome Santa to town during a celebration complete with ringing sleigh bells, stops at various stores with giveaways and concluding at Santa's House in Shain Park. Children who participate in the Santa Walk will be among the first to visit Santa at the Santa House!

Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you!

Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/ WestBloomfield using the Get In Touch link and let us know what you think.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY RAISED BY THEM PHOTOGRAPHY

LOCAL SISTERS LAUREN AND BRIDGET SHARE WHAT THEY’RE THANKFUL FOR THIS YEAR.

FOR 11-YEAR-OLD TWINS LAUREN AND

TWIN SISTERS

BRIDGET, THE FALL SEASON MEANS PLAYING OUTSIDE IN THE LEAVES WITH THEIR DOG AND LITTLE BROTHER, PICKING APPLES AT THEIR NEIGHBOR’S HOUSE AND GOING TO LOCAL CIDER MILLS FOR DONUTS.

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