Tuesday, April 2, 2013

B is for Books

Happy Tuesday!

Today's bit of inspiration comes from books—and specifically from this short video about them created by director, editor, and cinematographer Sean Ohlenkamp. Not only does the video inspire me to continue writing in the hopes of one day seeing my own books on the shelves, but I'm also inspired by the artistry of the stop-motion animation Ohlenkamp used in the video's creation. I hope you enjoy his work as much as I do!



Also, my haiku for the Pulitzer Remix is up. You can find it here. If you have a chance, please check it out. I'd really appreciate it!


Wishing you all a happy and creative Tuesday. ☺

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  1. ChatterBlossomApril 2, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    The video makes the library even more magical! And I love your haiku! :-)
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 8:52 AM

      "Magical" is the perfect word!

      Thanks for reading my haiku. ☺

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  2. AnonymousApril 2, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    This is a classic, and I love it still! Thanks! Have a Beautiful day!

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  3. SuziApril 2, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Very cool. I wonder how long it took him to create this shortvideo. I bet lots of time.

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 8:57 AM

      I'm sure it did. From everything I've read I've learned that stop-motion animation is a very involved process. I just love the result!

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  4. Summer RossApril 2, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Books inspire me also. Thanks for posting!
    ~Summer
    A-Z

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 8:59 AM

      Glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks for the follow. I'm heading over to your blog now.

      Have a great Tuesday!

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  5. K V V S MURTHYApril 2, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Very beautiful video...amazing! Have a nice day.:)

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  6. trilesApril 2, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Love the video!

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  7. Lynn ProctorApril 2, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    always amazed by people's many talents and visions!

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 10:10 AM

      So am I. ☺

      Thanks for your comment on my haiku. I appreciate it!

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  8. Optimistic ExistentialistApril 2, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    I hope books never love their luster. I still cannot bring myself to buy a Kindle because I love the feeling of turning pages in a book.

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  9. Sue McPeakApril 2, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    An amazing piece of Video that speaks Volumes on the Magic of REAL Books. BTW, whispering pines are magical, too. Well done for Letter'B'.
    Sue~CollectInTexasGal
    AtoZ LoneStar Quilting Bee

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 10:12 AM

      I agree. I love my real books. ☺

      Thanks for checking out my haiku. That means a lot.

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  10. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Thinking about my books on shelves inspires me, too.
    Jenn @Scribbles From Jenn

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  11. MApril 2, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Happy A to Z April!
    Wonderful! I love books and hope to inspire every student in my classes to love books too! We are all authors in first grade :)

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 10:16 AM

      That's what my son's kindergarten teacher tells her class: "You are all writers." I love that. It makes them feel good about writing. I know my son loves doing it, and I hope he continues to love it as he grows older. ☺

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  12. SallyApril 2, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Great video and great haiku

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 10:17 AM

      Thanks and thanks! I appreciate your checking out my haiku. ☺

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  13. Billy Blue EyesApril 2, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Great Video I like books as well though I ow few most now I borrow from the Libuary. It's my intension to write a book using one of my Blogs http://forgottenfairmile.blogspot.co.uk/ and at the moment I'm putting a power point presentaion for a talk about it in a few weeks.

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 10:17 AM

      That's wonderful, Bill! Best of luck with your project!

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  14. Susan Gourley/KelleyApril 2, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    That was fun. I'm always blaming my son for messing up my bookshelves but maybe I've been wrong.

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 10:55 AM

      He might be a cinematographer in the making!

      Glad you liked the video. :)

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  15. MikeApril 2, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    I am a fan of old fashioned books

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  16. Teresa CypherApril 2, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Delightful video, Dana! I'm with you--hoping to one day be published. Blogging, learning, absorbing...and writing. :-) !

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 12:09 PM

      Yes, yes, yes, and yes!

      Happy Tuesday. ☺

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  17. AnonymousApril 2, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    What a fun video! Love those old bookstores!

    (Stopping by from the A to Z Challenge)

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 12:10 PM

      I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for stopping by!

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  18. Changes in the windApril 2, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Looking good on the A-Z Challenge:)

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  19. Kathe W.April 2, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    what a fun video- charming and so clever. I am always in awe of film makers! Thanks for posting this! Cheers!

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 12:15 PM

      Yes, I'm always amazed by their level of creativity.

      Have a happy day!

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  20. AngelaApril 2, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Love this video. I've seen it before, but I love how magical it is. Thanks for sharing.

    Great haiku.

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 12:30 PM

      "Magical" is the perfect word!

      Thanks so much for visiting the Pulitzer Remix site and commenting on my haiku. ☺

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  21. Yolanda RenéeApril 2, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Awesome video -- love, love, love, BOOKS!

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 12:38 PM

      Yay for books! Thanks for stopping by. ☺

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  22. Sherry EllisApril 2, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Great video! Books rock!

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  23. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Delightful, fun film! I liked your haiku.

    Jan at Website
    Beyond Acadia
    Faith Talk
    Swamp Lily Review

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  24. Laura ClipsonApril 2, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Books, an excellent choice for a B word :)

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 2:23 PM

      Somehow I knew you'd approve! ;) Happy Tuesday, Laura.

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  25. CynthiaApril 2, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Hello from A to Z! Lovely haiku. What are the pine trees whispering?

    Like you, I'm also a mom who writes.

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 2:26 PM

      Thanks! I love listening as the wind blows through the trees. I, too, wonder what they're whispering. ☺

      It's nice to meet you. Thanks for the follow. I'm off to visit your blog now.

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  26. WendyApril 2, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    I wonder if that's what happens at libraries and Barnes & Noble at night.

    Keep pushing for that book, Dana. There is a wonderful permanence and forever about a book.

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 3:24 PM

      It would be very cool if it was!

      Publishing is a hard road, but I'll keep pushing. I want that forever. :)

      Thanks for reading and commenting on my haiku. I grew up around those whispering pines, and I miss them.

      Have a great Tuesday.

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  27. M PaxApril 2, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Neat video! I'd love to see my books on shelves at some point, too.

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 3:25 PM

      Glad you liked the video! Best wishes for your writing. :)

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  28. Gossip_GrlApril 2, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Nice video and I def agree on books. I still don't have a reader because I love setting down with a book in my hand!

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  29. Lucky LadyApril 2, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    great video, publish a book and I will read it and I don't read very often

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  30. Christine RainsApril 2, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Yay for Books! I need more shelves. Well, I need a bigger house first! :)

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  31. Heather M. GardnerApril 2, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    That is so cool. Think of the hours and hours of work that must have gone into it!

    Thanks for sharing.
    HMG

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 4:57 PM

      Indeed. All that creativity really inspires me. ☺

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  32. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    I think we all agree that books are great and we all love them! :)

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  33. JinkyApril 2, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    That's pretty amazing!! There's many very talented people in this world.

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  34. ErmieApril 2, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Books coming to life! Love it. :-)

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  35. AnonymousApril 2, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    I've been inspired by the a song of ice and fire series by George R R Martin or my a to z! Books have a huge influence on the thing and how I write.

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 6:42 PM

      I don't know about that series, but I'll check it out. Headed to your blog now. ☺

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  36. Romance Book HavenApril 2, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Great video! Loved it.

    ~Nas~

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  37. Shannon LawrenceApril 2, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    What a neat video! Thanks for sharing. I can't wait for the day my books appear on a shelf. ~happy sigh~

    Shannon at The Warrior Muse

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  38. Cindy DwyerApril 2, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    I've seen something like this before. Amazing. I'd never have the imagination or patience to do something like this.

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  39. RachelApril 2, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    One thing that inspires me, is that a couple of blogs that I follow, have published their own books on Amazon. From there, one of them has been able to get their books into local bookshelves. It just amazes me.

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 9:58 PM

      That is inspiring! I love reading about those success stories. They give me hope. ☺

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  40. NelApril 2, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    I love this! And books do come to life in the mind of the reader! Great concept!
    until next time...nel

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 9:59 PM

      That's a wonderful point! Thanks, Nel. ☺

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  41. MichelleApril 2, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    As I watched this, I could feel the texture of a brand new book against my palms....now I want to go to a bookstore desperately!

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 10:01 PM

      If I could go anywhere, that's where I would want to go! I love everything about bookstores: the books—the smell of them, the people who sell them and buy them, the aroma of coffee... That's my kind of place, too!

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  42. Krista McLaughlinApril 2, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Now that is an incredible movie and a work of art. :) Thanks for sharing it!

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  43. Josie Two ShoesApril 2, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    This was just flat out awesome! I have been in love with books since I first held them with chubby toddler hands. Books have been my companions, my education, my solace, my inspiration, and my respite at the end of long, tiring days. One cannot be a writer without first being a lover of the printed word. This was another great video, so enjoying your A-Z posts!

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 10:14 PM

      I'm so glad you're enjoying my posts, Josie. I've been loving yours, too. Because of them, I've really been thinking about gratitude and all I have to be thankful for. ☺

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  44. Kellie @ Delightfully LudicrousApril 2, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    That must have taken so long for them to do!

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  45. Lovable DerekApril 2, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    I wish you all good luck with your writing. It's a tough option I know, but I think that your dedication will bring you rewards.
    Take care.

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    1. DanaApril 2, 2013 at 11:39 PM

      Thanks for this vote of confidence. It means a lot. :)

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  46. AdamApril 2, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    so many books, not enough time

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  47. Bethe77April 2, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    I pray you see your books in writing. Im sure you will. Thank you for stopping by. I as well love books. My family would love to see my publish my writing. Though I have never given it much thought. Maybe I should.... Very encouraging.
    Blessings

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    1. DanaApril 3, 2013 at 7:32 AM

      That's so sweet of you to say. ☺ Thanks for following.

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  48. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    Awesome video! I don't use a reader. I like to hold an actual book in my hands!
    Connie #133
    A to Z Challenge.
    Peanut Butter and Whine

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    1. DanaApril 3, 2013 at 7:33 AM

      Yes, I think I'll always love "real" books. ☺

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  49. Donna SextonApril 3, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    Great video! I'm going to forward it to the members of my "librarians who need to read outside their preferred area in order to be able to recommend books..." book club.

    Donna at Donna's New Day

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    1. DanaApril 3, 2013 at 7:36 AM

      What a great way to learn new things! I'm glad you liked the video. ☺

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  50. deepsApril 3, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    books always provide inspiration everywhere :P

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  51. LifeRamblingsApril 3, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    lovely video. have a wonderful week.

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  52. AnonymousApril 3, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    All those books had me drooling. Just the thought of being let loose there makes me happy :) When all the books were reversed, it reminded me of a meme I saw from a real library. All the books on the mystery shelves had their spines hidden :D Fab video, thanks for sharing. Good luck with the challenge.

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    1. DanaApril 3, 2013 at 7:43 AM

      I saw that meme—very cool! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for stopping by. ☺

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  53. adhi dasApril 3, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    Dana Awesome piece of writing..Books are our companions forever..GOD<3U

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    1. DanaApril 3, 2013 at 7:46 AM

      They certainly are. Thanks so much for stopping by.

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  54. Donna ShieldsApril 3, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Awesome video.

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  55. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    I love this video, Dana! I did books last year for "B" and almost did it again! Have a great day!

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    1. DanaApril 3, 2013 at 7:52 AM

      Thanks, Fran. I wrote about books last year, but I just couldn't resist doing it again. ☺

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  56. Claudia CaneApril 3, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Thanks Dana. I also did Books for B. Very cool video!

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  57. Claudia CaneApril 3, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Hey Dana, I noticed my comment came up as blogger. I tried to do it as wordpress since my site is wordpress.org but I got a message to sign in to wordpress and I have no idea how to do that. I've left messages before and my gravatar was linked next to my comment with the correct info. Do you have any idea what's going on? I'm so confused. Thanks:)

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    1. DanaApril 3, 2013 at 1:09 PM

      I'm sorry. I wish I knew. I'm horrible with all things technical. :(

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  58. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 3, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Wow -- amazing!

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    1. DanaApril 3, 2013 at 1:29 PM

      This is one of my favorite animations. :)

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  59. AliApril 4, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    This is so terrific--I'm sharing it on my blog's facebook page. Thanks for posting it!

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  60. Dawn M. HamsherApril 4, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Wow. I can't even imagine the work it took to create that video. It was so sweet. I just want to go there and start reading each one!

    The Write Soil

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    1. DanaApril 4, 2013 at 9:14 PM

      That would be amazing! I'd love to do that, too. :)

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  61. MargotApril 5, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Wow, great video! I've done some basic video editing and it takes forever. This one is a master piece. Had to share it on my facebook page.

    You have a fun A-Z idea and format. Enjoyed your posts for the first week.

    Have a great A-Z
    Margot at A Devotional Mosaic and Spark My Creativity

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    1. DanaApril 5, 2013 at 9:52 PM

      Thanks so much, Margot. I'm glad you stopped by!

      Happy A to Z. ☺

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