Merry Christmas from Kim Komando

Open/download audioIt’s Christmas day across America and today, I want lay aside the consumerism and technology for once, and instead make just a few simple observations and “thank you’s.” Take a minute today and say thank you and Merry Christmas to special people in your life. 

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