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What is the most un-talkable subject you can think of? It’s not sex, because people talk (at least with me) about their sex lives and thoughts all the time. And conversations ...
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I wanted to send a brief email with a few reminders for tomorrow and going forward....
I have a specialized weeding tool and last week I just couldn’t find it. But I wasn’t worried, because I was pretty sure I knew where to look....
Obviously, our country is divided. Many will see this as a surprising new concern, and some will see this as a long-standing cancer. ...
What is the most un-talkable subject you can think of? It’s not sex, because people talk (at least with me) about their sex lives and thoughts all the time. And conversations ...
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