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Face Time

Posted on July 10, 2015 by

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I looked at every picture a dozen times. Scrolled right then left, trying to find one that was more flattering, as my mother would say. “That dress is very flattering on you.” I wanted a flattering picture but there wasn’t one in the bunch.… Continue Reading “Face Time”

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33 Words on True Greed

Posted on July 1, 2014 by

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No one is as stingy as the one who sees the time for a compliment and lets it pass, reluctant to part with even the tiniest jewel and risk their own diminished sparkle. _______ Photo – Ashton Mullins

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