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So adorable, such a blessing and definitely good news ❤️

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Yolanda, thank you so much! You will be one of the people who have known two "Tiger Jims."

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Congratulations on the new grandson and Happy Birthday James.

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Thank you!

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Aug 1, 2022Liked by James Fallows

A big welcome and hugs to all!

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They were remarkable people.

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Congratulations, James and clan Fallows. Beautiful note.

FWIW, I worked my way through college in a delicatessen in Jenkintown, PA.

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Thank you! (My parents grew up on Greenwood Ave, and Highland Ave, in Jenkintown.)

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Welcome to the world, Tiger!! Congratulations to his loving family!!

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Thank you!

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Blessings!

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Thank you!

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Know the past; shape the future! Best to you, Jim and Deb, and to the whole wonderful family!

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Esther, thank you so much. We appreciate it.

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Congratulations to you and your family James. Grandchildren are a joy and a continuum of our personal family history.

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Thank you!

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I love the name and the history in all the children’s names. Kudos to Mom and Dad for being open to being different.

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Thanks! All of the names seem to fit the children perfectly.

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James: During the mid 1980s I served as editor of The Sun in San Bernardino and lived in Redlands. At the time, I suffered from an irregular heartbeat and your father treated me. I enjoyed my visits to his office and I recall him telling about your work as a journalist. I very much enjoy your writing. Congratulations on your grandchild.

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Thank you very much.

During my parents' lives, I heard of course from many people about the effect they had had on the community. After their deaths, I heard even more of those stories. It has left an impression on me, about the way people are remembered. I appreciate your saying this.

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Congratulations to all!’

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Thank you!

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Just the cutest. We have one grandson, born during the pandemic. Yea!

Eugenia L.

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Thank you!

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best wishes to all and thank you for sharing!

John Lennon:

Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)

Close your eyes

Have no fear

The monster's gone

He's on the run

And your daddy's here

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

Beautiful boy

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

Beautiful boy

Before you go to sleep

Say a little prayer

Every day, in every way

It's getting better and better

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

Beautiful boy

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

Beautiful boy

Out on the ocean, sailing away

I can hardly wait

To see you come of age

But I guess we'll both just have to be patient

'Cause it's a long way to go

A hard row to hoe

Yes, it's a long way to go

But in the meantime

Before you cross the street

Take my hand

Life is what happens to you

While you're busy making other plans

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

Beautiful boy

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

Beautiful boy

Before you go to sleep

Say a little prayer

Every day, in every way

It's getting better and better

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

Beautiful boy

Darling, darling, darling

Darling Sean

Good night, Sean

See you in the morning

Bright and early

Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) lyrics © Lenono Music

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Thanks so much, Diana.

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Congratulations! In the 1960's, your father was my family doctor in Redlands too!

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You're very nice to mention that; thank you.

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