Although I haven't always thought this, one of the best things my parents ever did for me was give me my first name — "Bass." When most people hear it they immediately start to grin. That name alone ...

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"That's lovely," Mom said. "What is it?" my sister asked. I said, "I don't think it's a Barbie.” "I think it's part of a nativity set," Mom answered. "A what?" my sister asked. "A nativity set. You ...