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What a party it has been and will be, Jolene! With you as the master of ceremonies and guest of honor, who wouldn’t want to be there, whether it’s in a Wienermobile or at your elegant digs? Who can forget that elegant pink champagne cake--and all the other great pieces you’ve shared over the years? And now a book too! Happy Birthday Year, Jolene! 🥂🎊❤️

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Oh, Jolene! You can't be turning 70. You look like you're 35! I turn 70 next week. Thank you for making life so delicious for all your readers. I admire you so much! Love, Jamie

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A birthday year full of champagne and celebrations - how wonderful. I’ll join the celebrations from afar!

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Jan 14Liked by Jolene Handy

Happy 70th year, Jolene! I believe each birthday should be celebrated an entire year -- one year to the next. Enjoy!

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Happy birthday, dear Jolene! We love you!

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I feel like this edition of Time Travel Kitchen was a party in and of itself...My Second City, such a *perfect* title! Champagne cake! Where do I sign up for the Michigan Avenue ride?!

I’ve missed your voice. Let’s get this party started! 🥳

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Happy Birthday Year! Let the good times commence!

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Happy Birthday Year, Jolene! Is there a list yet of 70 things you want to do before you are 70?! We should do them with you! And happy year 3. It's also year 3 for Switchboard too!!!

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Jan 10Liked by Jolene Handy

Lol, Happy Birthday Year to you as well! I left Chicago many years ago, now living in Tampa. I must say I don't miss the snow and those lake winds - I traded them for hurricanes! Thanks for the birthday party idea, I'm giving it some serious thought!

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This is lovely. What a start to a year of celebration. Can’t decide whether the “Mardi Gras float of processed meat” or all the champagne is my favorite.

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Jan 9Liked by Jolene Handy

Wow, are you my long-lost twin sister? My birthplace is Chicago, I'll turn 70 in the first week of July, and I love champagne. Thanks for the idea of celebrating my significant event, I'll have to look around for Weinermobile rentals!

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Jan 9Liked by Jolene Handy

Yes to all the festivities!!! That Weinermobile looks SPECTACULAR!!! I adore your birthday plans, I hope we get to see pics when it all goes down!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

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Jan 9Liked by Jolene Handy

Happy New Year Jolene -- loved reading this newsletter...

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Jan 9Liked by Jolene Handy

A year of celebration and champagne! Love it! 🥂🥂🥂

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Happy Birthday, Jolene, and one of those seats in the Weinermobile had better be for me, or else. 😜

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Jan 9Liked by Jolene Handy

Gorgeous cake, gorgeous quote and YOU REALLY NEED TO RENT THAT WEINERMOBILE!!

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