Today was the Feast of the Epiphany, the 12th day of Christmas, on which many European and Latin American peoples exchange gifts. My mom's new next-door neighbors are immigrants from Mexico (who have two U.S. born children). Mom gave them a batch of cookies on Christmas Day. Tonight, after dinner, the kids paid her a visit and gave her a potted orchid as a gift. Mom has a knack with plants- many times, she has nurtured "gift" poinsettias until they attained the status of small shrubs. I expect this orchid will be taking up much of her living room in a few months.
Mom also has a knack for making friends with the neighbors, always has, and blossoming friendships are even better than orchids.
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Good on yer mum!
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I have an associate working with me on my current projects, and as a native of Puerto Rico, she and her family also celebrate Three Kings Day...
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