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<\/p>\nThere\u2019s no pussyfooting around the harsh realities of life for the children\u2019s sake either.<\/p>\n
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Sorry, kids – death is all around! Plus, I have something to tell you about Santa Claus…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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