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I just recieved a call from Lance Lee who is now the president of TAC saying the club is giving me a "Distinguished Service Award" I had a big "Huh??" because I had to quit the club last year because we just couldn't afford the dues. I miss the library but otherwise I can still go and do the Scout thing without membership. He said this award comes with a three year membership with no dues. Another half a year the club will return to the old site which is only a seven minute walk from the Oedo line. Lance said a lot of other very kind things and I am feeling rather happier than I was a few minutes ago.
My orchid is blooming so enjoy!

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Marie F said…
That is GREAT news, mom. And the orchid is glorious. Love,Marie
12:14 AM
norie and hiro said…
MOM!!! Congratulations! I'm so proud of you! Please tell us what else he had to say - this is a family blog, so brag away...this is the place to do it! :) We want to hear more.
Please let us know if there's an award ceremony - I'd love to beam with pride in the glow of your spotlight :)
6:46 AM
norie and hiro said…
i meant to say "boast", not "brag" - that might sound a little easier to do for a modest gal like you :)
7:56 PM
Julie Fukuda said…
Growing up, Norie, if EVER had the slightest feeling of pride in something I'd done, my dad would say, "Don't break your arm patting yourself on the back". Sometimes I wonder where I would have gone had I been allowed to feel the least bit successful at anything.
It did, however, convince me that there is another way to raise kids.
8:16 PM
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