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Christmas Away From Home

Christmas away from home - I haven’t sent any Christmas cards.  Christmas trees feel offensive - like they want something from me. Standing proudly in 40 degree heat, obnoxious. 

Christmas Away From Home
Rosie Cook
Rosie Cook
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