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Richard Nathaniel Arnold Born Thursday, August 10, 2017 "Baby Nate" The Last Time From the moment you hold your baby in your arms, You will never be the same. You might long for the person you were before, When you had freedom and time, And nothing in particular to worry about. You will know tiredness like you never knew it before, And days will run into days that are exactly the same, Full of feeding and burping, Whining and fighting, Naps, or lack of naps. It might seem like a never-ending cycle. But don't forget... There is a last time for everything. There will come a time when you will feed your baby for the very last time. They will fall asleep on you after a long day And it will be the last time you ever hold your sleeping child. One day you will carry them on your hip, then set them down, And never pick them up that way again. You will scrub their hair in the bath one night And from that day on they will want to bathe alone. They will hold your...

Clarice had a blast in beautiful downtown Winston-Salem this summer. I feel sure this mural was painted by artist Laura Lashley. In July, she participated in an art camp at Art For Art's Sake . This artist collective has helped make downtown more colorful and vibrant.  Clarice especially loved posing at a nearby mural.  Does anyone know who painted this one?  My guess is Laura Lashley, but please correct me in the comments below or via email if I am wrong:  nicole (at) nicolettaarnolfini (dot) com.  Thanks!  Clarice and Monique overlooking the beautiful park with a sculpture that  sprays water for fun times in the summer. A mandatory side visit to Camino Bakery , an Art-o-mat host. Monique and Clarice display their outstanding panels. More fun places to check out in this awesome complex. You can keep up-to-date with AFAS on their Facebook page .   There is always something re...