It’s Poetry Friday! Buffy Silverman welcomes everyone with a fabulous poem about snatching victory from the jaws of defeat at Buffy’s Blog.Today I have a quick poem inspired by reconnecting with a friend — my favorite part of the holiday season. I love the cards, photos and newsletters that give me a peek into what has been going on with friends far and near. This is for Deena.Cookie ExchangeYou bake my shortbread,I’ll whip up your mint meringues.Time zones apart,we celebrate different holidaysin the same way:food is love.Years ago, some of my students baked me some shortbread cookies and they have …

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