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We got back from the rink sometime around noon, Hanna's face still flushed and smiling from the cold air. His apartment does little to protect him from the chill outside, so he remains in all of his sweaters and hat as I make him a stove grilled cheese sandwich and hot tomato soup.

The day's crane for the tree was red and yellow – gold, as I was informed later – and had been inspired by the city's decorations.


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