<p><a href="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/michelle3.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1142" title="michelle3" src="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/michelle3-298x300.jpg" alt="" width="298" height="300" /></a>Dear Friends,</p>

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<p>My beloved grandfather passed away early this morning.  I need time to grieve and spend time with my family.  I will return to the blog in a week or two. </p>

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<p>Thank you for your support during this past month, and I look forward to sharing more curious adventures with you in the upcoming weeks. </p>

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<p>Best,</p>

<p>Michelle</p>

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