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In a small village, a farmer planned a big feast to get to know his neighbors. He gathered food, lit his grill and told his daughter, “Go around and invite all our neighbors to come over and join us!” ...

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The envelope is addressed to my son and reads, “Once a friend, always one.” And inside is a folded note, beginning with a quote from the king of pop, “You’re the person I believe in – Michael Jackson.