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2-16-19,
8:53pm
Gardnr
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Treating Diabetes with a Low-Carb diet
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Health & Health Care
Interesting observation. Weight Watchers assigns points to a smoothie d/t the breakdown already being complete whereas the fruit in it's whole form...
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104 replies | 2467 view(s)
2-16-19,
8:49pm
Gardnr
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Crown fell off!
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Health & Health Care
I had a molar gold crown fall off last night at 515. Called my dentist, leaving a message. She called me back in 15 minutes. I was impressed. I'm...
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5 replies | 271 view(s)
2-16-19,
6:25pm
Gardnr
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do you ever feel bad for sleeping
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Health & Health Care
Never.
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14 replies | 156 view(s)
2-16-19,
12:31pm
Gardnr
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What are you reading 2019?
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Reviews
Totally no-brainer fiction: I'm going through Mary Kay Andrews right now. Current read: Savannah Breeze
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28 replies | 855 view(s)
2-16-19,
12:28pm
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Shortcuts and quick meals
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Food & Recipes
I'm with you on noodles and potatoes. They 'mush' to me. Except my lasagna. It freezes nicely.
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2-16-19,
11:56am
Gardnr
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Shortcuts and quick meals
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Food & Recipes
In the freezer I have: pinto/red beans in 2c servings, black beans 2c, rice, rice/barley mix, cooked ground beef/turkey and ground beef/italian...
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2-15-19,
10:37pm
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Which doc to see first??
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Health & Health Care
No. I have literal tolerance for ongoing complaints, getting recommendations for treatment, refusing treatment, and complaining some more. And this...
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2-14-19,
9:59pm
Gardnr
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Which doc to see first??
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True so true and that is their perogative. On the other hand, chronically complaining about a problem when a proven course of treatment is...
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2-14-19,
9:55pm
Gardnr
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Which doc to see first??
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Health & Health Care
Right..............constant complaining and no action on the recommended course of action are serving you well.
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2-14-19,
9:54pm
Gardnr
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Which doc to see first??
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Health & Health Care
My MRI showed nothing. It was a knee arthroscopy that showed the huge hole in the thigh bone end of the joint. I pursued the arthroscopy because...
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2-14-19,
8:01am
Gardnr
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Which doc to see first??
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Great advice! Walking bone on bone grinds it down and it just gets worse with time. I waited 3y after my injury and was sorry. I'm thrilled with...
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44 replies | 704 view(s)
2-13-19,
11:13pm
Gardnr
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Which doc to see first??
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You continue to refuse known and well-documented treatment for problems. The fact that you refuse and prefer the suffering never ceases to amaze me.
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44 replies | 704 view(s)
2-12-19,
9:47pm
Gardnr
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Which doc to see first??
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You have known for quite some time you need knee replacements. Ignoring those can create most of the other issues with your hips and back. And...
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44 replies | 704 view(s)
2-12-19,
6:09am
Gardnr
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Another shutdown - not sure whether to fly or not.
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Simple Public Policy
Fly. We cannot put a hold on life because idiots will not negotiate. You could be waiting forever more...........
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2-12-19,
6:06am
Gardnr
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Another shutdown - not sure whether to fly or not.
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Simple Public Policy
I work in surgery. Cannot telecommute for that.
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57 replies | 908 view(s)
2-11-19,
8:23am
Gardnr
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US Postage
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Personal Finance
USPS doesn't really have a choice. They have to stay open and the use continues to drop.
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24 replies | 544 view(s)
2-10-19,
11:01pm
Gardnr
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Two Households
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Organizing Your Life
Believe it or not it's NOT exhausting. we've done our rehab of 1250 sf cabin over 15 years. A bit at a time (and all cash). We should finish this...
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2-10-19,
7:31pm
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February Frugals
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Frugality, Products & Purchases
Pantry day: I cooked 3c black beans and 3c jasmine rice. I used 2c each and mixed with shredded cheddar and 1c corn both from the freezer. At...
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35 replies | 1156 view(s)
2-10-19,
12:11pm
Gardnr
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6 1/2 week plan
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Dailies and Challenges
I've had 5 very small (like 2.5") framed prints on the narrow kitchen wall beside my pantry. They've been bugging me for awhile. I took them down...
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51 replies | 1215 view(s)
2-10-19,
11:46am
Gardnr
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February Frugals
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Frugality, Products & Purchases
Well, we have 2 wrinkled apples left. Breakfasts this weekend: hashbrown casserole and sausage from the freezer alongside fresh eggs (I have 2dz...
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35 replies | 1156 view(s)
2-10-19,
11:38am
Gardnr
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Not sure what to do - Husband passed away
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Organizing Your Life
Having walked this journey with my sister, everything you say and describe feeling makes sense to me. Please don't let anyone tell you what is...
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37 replies | 888 view(s)
2-10-19,
8:01am
Gardnr
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G'day from WA (Western Australia)
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WELCOME TO OUR SIMPLE LIVES
Welcome! There are many trains of thought here and many people willing to share what/how we do things..."processes" in our lives. Post your topics...
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2-9-19,
8:55pm
Gardnr
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Not sure what to do - Husband passed away
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Organizing Your Life
I am so sorry for your loss and can only imagine your emotions through being with my sister. My oldest sister lost her husband tragically 11y ago...
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2-9-19,
6:49am
Gardnr
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US Postage
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Personal Finance
I use so little snail mail....I bought 20 forever stamps about 2y ago.....I still have 10. I started working at my local drive-in in 1976. ...
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24 replies | 544 view(s)
2-7-19,
10:00pm
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expense tracking - a question
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Personal Finance
True. Our accounts build in unspent $ through the year. We end up paying cash for travel and in December can pay both property tax out of it. Our...
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2-7-19,
9:56pm
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What are you reading 2019?
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Reviews
Every Note Played. An excellent read.
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28 replies | 855 view(s)
2-7-19,
7:39am
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expense tracking - a question
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Personal Finance
Date of purchase on my monthly grid. We pay bills in full monthly-no debt so it's not like we need to "save up" to pay. It just makes life easier....
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7 replies | 313 view(s)
2-4-19,
10:15am
Gardnr
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February Frugals
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Frugality, Products & Purchases
Yesterday's dinner was FAB! Hubby smoked his 1st brisket and it's perfect. Mac n cheese w/broccoli was the bomb. This will be dinner tonight and...
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35 replies | 1156 view(s)
2-4-19,
10:10am
Gardnr
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February Frugals
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Frugality, Products & Purchases
SCORE:cool:
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35 replies | 1156 view(s)
2-3-19,
11:56pm
Gardnr
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Left my soul sucking job
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Workplace Issues & Jobs
I'm ready for a change and new/exciting possibilities with a new company.
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10 replies | 623 view(s)
2-3-19,
9:23am
Gardnr
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Another 40 Hours of Decluttering Using Flylady's Timer Method: Dec 2018 - Feb. 2019
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Organizing Your Life
You know yourself best.:) Sounds like for you, the key is to keep going as you have committed to here.
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153 replies | 5345 view(s)
2-3-19,
9:20am
Gardnr
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zucchini lasagna
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Food & Recipes
Go ahead and slice. Then stack on your cutting board about 1inch high and dice.
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13 replies | 548 view(s)
2-2-19,
7:44pm
Gardnr
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Another 40 Hours of Decluttering Using Flylady's Timer Method: Dec 2018 - Feb. 2019
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Organizing Your Life
EJ: Here's a new tactic. Pick up an item. Will you use it? If yes, where will you look for it? Take it there immediately. If you won't use it,...
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153 replies | 5345 view(s)
2-2-19,
5:09pm
Gardnr
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Two takes on the huge fentanyl bust ......the largest ever to date, at the Nogales,
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Simple Public Policy
Pisses me off to no end..............
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14 replies | 270 view(s)
2-2-19,
2:37pm
Gardnr
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Two takes on the huge fentanyl bust ......the largest ever to date, at the Nogales,
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Simple Public Policy
Well, the President condoned undocumented workers into January 2019. His fancy resort in NY just fired them all. One person interviewed had worked...
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14 replies | 270 view(s)
2-2-19,
12:27pm
Gardnr
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February Frugals
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Frugality, Products & Purchases
Will do. I've also decided to make a pot of Taco Soup for this weeks' take-to-work lunches. A quart bag of garden diced tomatoes, cooked ground...
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35 replies | 1156 view(s)
2-2-19,
11:51am
Gardnr
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February Frugals
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Frugality, Products & Purchases
Tybee, do I need to blanch them or will they freeze fine fresh?
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35 replies | 1156 view(s)
2-2-19,
11:50am
Gardnr
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February Frugals
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Frugality, Products & Purchases
Saturday meal plan: B-fast: Hash brown casserole using up 1/2 onion from Monday. scrambles Lunch if needed: 1 piece of homemade french bread...
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35 replies | 1156 view(s)
2-2-19,
11:43am
Gardnr
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Two takes on the huge fentanyl bust ......the largest ever to date, at the Nogales,
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Simple Public Policy
"The Wall" him must have is his attempt to fill a broken campaign promise that Mexico will buy it for us. Even if he has to steal $5.7B from the...
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14 replies | 270 view(s)
2-2-19,
9:54am
Gardnr
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February Frugals
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Frugality, Products & Purchases
Friday meals: Breakfast: eggs and aging piece of homemade french bread with fresh raspberry jam from a neighbor. Lunch: huge salad using a...
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35 replies | 1156 view(s)
2-1-19,
2:35pm
Gardnr
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condolence to wife on death of estranged brother
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Family Matters & Relationships
There are no do-overs. Your action needs to take care of you so that you'll always be OK with your decision.
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10 replies | 413 view(s)
2-1-19,
1:11pm
Gardnr
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zucchini lasagna
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Food & Recipes
If you need explicit instruction: Dice 1 onion Mince 4 cloves garlic. Heat skillet and add 2T EVOO. Saute onion/garlic on medium heat for...
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13 replies | 548 view(s)
2-1-19,
1:07pm
Gardnr
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February Frugals
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Cooking in all weekend. Goals. Will i actually do it? This is the question. Hubby has talked for months about smoking a brisket but they are...
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35 replies | 1156 view(s)
1-28-19,
12:31pm
Gardnr
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My bathroom vanity is not sparking joy
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Frugality, Products & Purchases
Go to a RE-store. It's amazing the fabulous stuff people jerk out of their homes and donate. I've seen granite slabs, Coriann slabs. They could be...
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21 replies | 775 view(s)
1-27-19,
11:11am
Gardnr
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Biorhythm issues in managing time/relationship
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Family Matters & Relationships
We never had kids so it's always been us. It was amazing to me through my 40s how many people asked me how we stayed married. What did we do? My...
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19 replies | 807 view(s)
1-25-19,
10:09am
Gardnr
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Biorhythm issues in managing time/relationship
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Family Matters & Relationships
I'm a morning person, waking between 2 and 5 depending on my work-releated stress level. This is my me-time. I go to bed at 8. Hubby wakes to a...
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19 replies | 807 view(s)
1-20-19,
7:16am
Gardnr
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meeting the mother, eeek
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Family Matters & Relationships
Be who you are. Wear whatever feels comfortable that day. You do not have to change for another adult.
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14 replies | 816 view(s)
1-19-19,
5:28pm
Gardnr
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Simple Pleasures: My Old-fashioned Kitchen Timer
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Organizing Your Life
I took Mom's when I cleared her house. I use it too, but not in the kitchen:~)
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4 replies | 409 view(s)
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