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As I drive away, I’m really starting to believe that he’s serious … and so am I.
THE CORN HUSKER
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[Post: Tuesday 9:16 am]
Bruce Lowe
We have liftoff! I’m pleased to announce that, even though there was some opposition, Leah Smith’s Happy Hockey Days fest has received final approval from the town to move forward. We have to thank our very own superfan for her hard work.
Now, we need funding. We have the Ice Palace, which attracts visitors from all over the country and some from overseas as well and with the Happy Hockey Days event, we’ll expand our draw, which is good for all of our small businesses and the local economy.
There’s an official website with several opportunities to contribute resources, time, and talents, so please take a peek andpitch in. Visit: HappyHockeyDays.com to find out more. Way to go,LeahSmith! We’re rooting for you!
[Comments]
BarrySmeltz: I counted and the last seven posts have to do with hockey. I’m tired of hearing about it. I wrote a book called Attack of the Voalcan Army and it’s available now!
LeahSmith: Thank you for the shout-out!BarrySmeltz, in case you missed the memo, this is Hockey Town, so sorry/not sorry about the frequent hockey-related posts, however, we’re coming up on the holiday season, so I expect you’ll see more variety. Also, I counted and the last nineteen times you commented, you mentioned your book. This is your last warning or I’m reporting you to admin.
TaylorTipton: Aren’t you adminLeahSmith?
TaylorTipton: Also, I’m excited! Thanks for keeping us updated! I love seeing our little town bloom! Speaking of, thanks for the sponsored content spot!
MarshaSimmons: Will there be a cooking or baking contest?
StanONeely: I’ve been waiting my whole life for this!
SophiaSnodgrassSchuster: I had no idea everyone loved hockey so much. I’ll have to tell Mr. Schuster he’d better step up to bat!
BruceLowe: No comment.
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LEAH
I’ve enteredan alternate timeline for my life. The week is packed with back-to-back events, starting with my bachelorette pajama party while the guys are at an away game and culminating with my wedding.
In between is the homecoming game and dance, then Wedding Day Eve, which my family calls WE. I’ll have to ask the girls if anyone else knows about this particular tradition because I’m starting to think it’s purely a Smith-Torres concoction.
It’s not yet dark, but Cara said I had to come early for “reasons.” With my overnight bag slung over my shoulder, I arrive at Ella and Jack’s house, an enormous craftsman-style home with stone, wood, and lots of landscape lighting. Pumpkins and gourds are artfully arranged on the tops of hay bales—modest compared to the over-the-top décor at my parents’ house just down the street.
Ella holds the door open for me, sweeping her arm in welcome. “She’s here! Let’s get this party started!”
The main room is filled with pink, black, and white balloons, matching streamers interspersed with twinkle lights, and a big sign written in heart and star cutouts with the words:Leah’sBach!Coordinating bouquets of flowers and throw pillows complete the girly décor theme.
Delaney has on white pajama pants with pink hearts and a T-shirt with a big heart across her pregnant belly. Whit’s pajamas have little mustaches all over them. I’m guessing someone got them for her because of her food truck, the Milk Mustache. Cara is wearing Knights’ PJs, and Heidi has on footsie pajamas with a hood and bunny ears. Gracie wears an eyelet nightie, Ella has on a silk shorts set, and Jess is wearing plaid.
From behind me, the front door opens and closes. Emerson breezes in wearing a robe and a cloth eye mask on her forehead like a headband. “I’m here!”
Without moving her lips much, Ella says, “Do you have them?”
