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Happy New Year!
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Check out Sue's Himalayan Nights, a meditation album that will put you to sleep.
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She recalls vivid imagery from her childhood growing up in a Himalayan hill station.

A cozy trip down memory lane...
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AND a bedtime story for adults & children alike.

Sweet dreams, folks!

-Kabir & Sue
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Monthly Bucket - January
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​📚 Books

• ​Ahoy​
  ​By Sophie Blackall​
  This illustrated tale of sailing the high seas points out the joy and importance of using your imagination. Can a vacuum turn into an octopus? Can a rug become the sea? Absolutely!
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• ​And There Was Music​
  By Marta Pantaleo
  ​Music is magic. It unites and inspires. It makes our emotions swoon and our memories jog. It tells the past and leads us into the future. This colorful meditation on music contains backmatter detailing instruments and musical styles from around the world.
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• ​This Is Happy!​
  By Anna Ross, Debi Gilori (also the illustrator)
  What creates happiness? This book answers the question by taking time to observe the natural world with all of our senses, jump in puddles, stargaze, dance your heart out, paint rainbow skies, plant seeds and much, much more.
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🍦 Extras​
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• ​How to make kheer (rice pudding) - Sue's secret recipe includes saffron, rose water, and ...
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• ​How to start preparing for Holi​
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• ​How to teach kindness - Atlanta educator Stuart Gulley weighs in
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📅 Calendar
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• January 26 - Republic Day​
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• March 4 - Holi​
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• April 14 - Vaisakhi​
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• August 15 - Independence Day​
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• August 28 - Raksha Bandhan ​
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📖 Readings​
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