It's hard to imagine a story dealing with COVID that makes the reader smile, but you pulled it off. What a lovely way to capture the anticipation and imagination of childhood. The end of this story, in a small way, demonstrates that people can sometimes manage to survive and find joy even in trying circumstances.
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