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– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - Is it bad luck or something else?

Is it bad luck or something else? Is it bad luck or something else?
It seemed like such a simple errand. Go to the store. Get a container of potato salad and some cherry tomatoes for my co-worker. Continue on with my busy day. Yeah. It wasn’t simple. I picked up ...
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