dressing for the dance

a crisp clean white lace collar
pink sweater with tiny pearl buttons
dainty floral cotton dress

a blue suit with a matching tie
freshly ironed linen shirt
shiny black shoes

this dance is either
at a retirement home
or a day care center
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De Beaulieu Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Hello Caren, It could be either place. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 25, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Hello Caren, You are welcome. Hugs. It is snowing here today again. /Darlene/
Krutsinger Avatar
January 24, 2026 at 6:56 PM
thank you and hugs back Darlene
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