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\"BonnieBrae\"<\/a>Cook up your grandmother\u2019s meatloaf recipe.<\/p>\n

The dirty laundry molding in the closet? Wash it.<\/p>\n

Two years ago a couple moved in next door. Go introduce yourself.<\/p>\n

Join the YMCA and sign up for classes.<\/p>\n

Scrape the mold off the shower tile.<\/p>\n

Call your cousin.<\/p>\n

The little church down the street? Attend, smile and shake hands.<\/p>\n

Enjoy an ice cream cone.<\/p>\n

Turn off the TV.<\/p>\n

Organize friends attending the theatre with you.<\/p>\n

When driving, motion the person in the next lane he can move on over ahead of you. Wave.<\/p>\n

Take up walking\u2014outside.<\/p>\n

Etc.<\/p>\n

Why?<\/p>\n

\u00a0Because you have decided to love your life.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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