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What does it mean?
Jack Benny asks about a big glass star he instructed someone to pack away last Christmas.
In plain terms
He is asking where a decorative star is that should have been packed.
What can you take from it?
Keep track of items you ask others to store.

Where it applies

  • holiday preparation
  • managing belongings
  • checking on tasks

Putting it to work

  • organizing holiday decor
  • following up on tasks

Questions to consider

  • Why do we store holiday items?
  • How do we remember instructions?

Another view

The context of the object is unknown without more background.

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