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By: anewphilosophy
Adam was laid off today. Here's the best part: know what Exal gave us as a parting gift? A $25 gift certificate to Giant Eagle. THANKS, GUYS. I am hereby officially r...
As I walk down on the stree...
By: annie
A few years back I took a vacation to Mexico with my old boyfriend. We booked a one-week stay at Hotelito Desconocido in La Cruz de Loreto…the city named after a famo...
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