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End of the Line (for 2018)

So here we are, the end of 2018.  Day #365 of 2018 AD.  And now, on 12/31/18, after a calming watch service at Church, we are sitting, kidless (they get to go to parties now), waiting for the ball to drop.  As we say goodbye to 2018, and look forward to 2019, I wish you all the happiest of new years and hope, for you, that 2019 is even better than 2018 was (or, if your year was rough, that 2019 is a good year!)  We will have a new theme for 2019, tomorrow, and you'll have to wait one more day for that :-).  So we end our numerical honorific 2018 with the number 2018 (for the second time, actually, the number with the most appearances was 11 (5), followed by 12, 14, and 25 (4)) and, since this is the end of the line for 2018, we will sing along with the Traveling Wilburys!  HAPPY NEW YEAR! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMVjToYOjbM
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A 98 Year Celebration of a Fox(y) Lady

So, we've reached the penultimate day of the year, Day #364 of 2018. 12/30/18 was spent at the  98th birthday of Sarah's grandmother.  What an amazing woman Sara Fox Weaver is.  It was great to see all the extended family members, to witness the joy, and to celebrate.  My daughters, Sarah, and Sarah's mom took a picture with the matriarch of the Fox ladies and it was as amazing as it always has been.  To honor this original Fox (her maiden name), we will have 98 as the number of the day.  And, I think we should listen to the Jimi Hendrix Experience as we head off to bed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsI15ei76bg
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Tick Tock (and I love #363)

Day #363 of 2018 was a wonderful day.  12/29/18 was a family Christmas Celebration filled with all the traditional family, food, fun and games, and a lot of laughter.  A great way to spend the last palindromic day of the year.  363 is a great number.  11^2 x 3 - a palindrome, a square, and the number 3.  So 363 HAS to be our number of the day.  And, since the year is almost over and thus it is Tick Tock Day, this Johnny Cash classic will be our song! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCFXhn9mMB0
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93 Year Old Stars in Mary Poppins

12/28/18 was another relaxing vacation day.  The 362nd day of 2018 ended with dinner and a movie with friends who are close to family as we saw Mary Poppins Returns.  While the movie did not reach the quality of the original, it was still pure Disney magic!  What was also remarkable to me was the special appearances by Dick van Dyke and Angela Landsbury - beloved Disney performers.  The number of the day is 93, because both are 93 years young, and our song will be the ORIGINAL Chimney Sweep song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG6O4N3wxf8
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In the Pub (from 1950) dreaming of Beauty and the Beast

It was another day of relative relaxation on the 361st day of 2018.  Got a good swim in at the gym and some down time at home and then capped off 12/27/18 with a wonderful dinner, with wonderful friends in a new place that is actually old.  Yes, we went to the PUB for the first time (amazingly enough) and, in the main dining room, all I could think is that we were in the Beast's Castle in Disney.  I was a great atmosphere and the good food and conversation made it a really nice time.  Since the PUB became the PUB in 1950, that will be our number of the day.  And, since I felt like we were in Beauty and the Beast, its theme song will be our song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axySrE0Kg6k
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Happy Boxing Day (since 1830), Rocky!

The 360th day of 2018 is Boxing Day.  The Second Day of Christmas, 12/26/18, was not filled with us giving or getting any boxes of gifts, but it was a gift to have a relaxing day at home.  Some errands were completed and a basketball practice was attended, but most of the day was chilling, relaxing, watching TV, hanging with friends, and family time.  The time between Christmas and New Years, and having off of work, is one of the larger gifts of working in Higher Ed.  For today, 1830 will be our number of the day, since it was in the 1830s that Boxing Day started to be observed.  And, for our song, we will roll with the other reference to boxing and a Philly hero who is gonna fly now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOyHMftfbGA
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I Wish You a Merry Christmas (#25 with Sarah)

I remember Christmas 1994....I had dinner at my grandparents' house and then drove to York for the 11PM Candlelight Service with Sarah and her family.  And tonight, for the 25th time, I spent Christmas with Sarah.  A lot has changed since then, and today, for once, we did not travel on Christmas.  It was a staycation style Christmas with a morning Brunch with the NJ Walters and then a day of Christmas movies (FOUR!) and a wonderful dinner (thanks, Sarah!)  So, on this 359th day of 2018, 12/25/18, #25 will be our number of the day (for the 4th time - so 4 is an honorable mention for today since 25 and 4 are related (1/4 = .25)) and our song will be my wish for today.  I wish you all a Merry Christmas AND a Happy New Year! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXERRcpXRiA
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