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<p>I have a Christmas mug collection. </p>

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<p>Most of these mugs have been given to me over the years.  During my teaching days, I would receive at least one each December.   I kept them all until they threatened to take over more than a shelf in my cupboard.  I then had to (gasp!) dispose of the ones that I wasn't crazy about. </p>

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<p>Somehow, adding the holiday mug to my morning latte ritual adds a touch of festivity to my day. </p>

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<p>It wasn't until the morning of Day 65 that I remembered the Christmas the mugs!  How magical is that?!  It's the Monday morning after Thanksgiving, I had forgotten all about the mugs (I've told you before that my memory or lack thereof scares me), and I happen to catch a glimpse of them at the top of my cupboard. </p>

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<p>It's always a downer returning to work on the Monday after a long holiday weekend.  Until you stop and smell the coffee from a mug of holiday cheer<br class="spacer_" /></p>

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<p>                                                                        Mug Du Jour Du Day 65 <br class="spacer_" /></p>

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<p><span style="color: #993366;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Guess what I just realized?  65 days down on my 365 Days of Living Curiously.  Only 300 to go!  :-) </strong></span></span></p>