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Do you have a favorite spot in your home or yard? Maybe it's a comfortable chair where you like to read, your work area in your garage or a bird-watching perch in your backyard.
Whatever your favorite spot might be, The Bellingham Herald wants to write about it and photograph you enjoying it.
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Aries March 21-April 19
Your thoughts turn to your values from today and these willoccupy your mind for the coming fortnight. During this time you couldfind it useful to consider your priorities in life, and whether theyget the attention they deserve or they have to take a back seat toother concerns. This will also be an excellent chance to talk aboutyour finances to an expert or adviser. Lucky Number 947 Financial Outlook weak Compatible Sign Libra Taurus April 20-May 20
You haven't been very forthcoming recently, but you're muchmore chatty and voluble today. In fact, there may even be times whenyou'll be reluctant to draw breath and let anyone else have a chanceto say anything. You'll be wrapped up in personal concerns and willfind it hard to think or talk about much else, but you may have toforce yourself sometimes. Lucky Number
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