bloggings a blast
I'm here in Vegas...someone pinch me, its just too good to be true
My hubby and I met the head thinker and his thoughtful crew
Our room with a view is at the beautiful Signature MGM...
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roe on 2007-11-04 17:09:11 Average Rating:  | Views: 251 | # Comments: 6 | Tags:
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day one was a winner
I met all the winners right here in the flesh
we put our thoughts together and then we just meshed
Ben who thinks big is the perfect host
he deserved a thoughtful Las Vegas...
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roe on 2007-11-04 23:31:42 Average Rating:  | Views: 172 | # Comments: 6 | Tags:
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day 2 in Vegas
Day 2 started out with a little networking and some delicious treats
Those big thinkers think of everything, cuz they are positively sweet
Valantina and her mom Rownie went to great...
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roe on 2007-11-07 20:56:30 Average Rating:  | Views: 119 | # Comments: 2 | Tags:
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day 3 vegas
We arrived at our private room at Wolf Gang Pucks after a day of recreation and rest
While Ben and his boys spent hours working on making thoughts.com the best of the best
Brent and...
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roe on 2007-11-07 21:30:53 Average Rating:  | Views: 195 | # Comments: 8 | Tags:
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techie words
I should probably thread this instead of posting it, or I could put in in a widget or set it in a frame or window , then again, I could make a podcast , but what if I was flagged or...
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roe on 2007-11-08 14:18:11 Average Rating:  | Views: 75 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:
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how to tag
how to
a how to section would be wonderful, we also talked about this in Vegas, lets just start listing things we would like to know how to do, and may I add, this is only in regards to blogging...
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roe on 2007-11-08 14:41:13 Average Rating:  | Views: 101 | # Comments: 5 | Tags:
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time flies and so do birds
time flies
when you have no time
and drags
when you have extra
what is that all about?
I really wanted to write a little post, how did I do?
someone said it could not be done, but I...
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roe on 2007-11-09 12:54:13 Average Rating:  | Views: 62 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:
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long story short
long
story
short
dedicated to my parents who think my blabs are too long
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roe on 2007-11-09 12:57:04 Average Rating:  | Views: 86 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:
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lip smacking
lip stick
lip service
smack dab
smooch
don't give me any lip
get to the point
don't gloss over this one
lick your lips
Did you ever ask to see a women lipstick...
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roe on 2007-11-10 18:26:27 Average Rating:  | Views: 110 | # Comments: 6 | Tags:
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shopping for the perfect present
Did you ever try shopping for a good friend and realize you really do not know their essence?
Considering the holidays are just around the corner,
this is a timely topic.
For...
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roe on 2007-11-10 19:11:28 Average Rating:  | Views: 99 | # Comments: 4 | Tags:
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pretty and witty and gay
I Graduated from
Mother McAuley
high school in
1969
we had a song
we are great
we are fine
we are the class of 69
football jerseys were very popular back in the day...
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roe on 2007-11-11 12:18:13 Average Rating:  | Views: 174 | # Comments: 4 | Tags:
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tell you what I want what I really really want
I’ll tell you what I want …what I really, really want…
I want passion
I want to be adored and cherished
I want to be held
I want to...
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roe on 2007-11-12 18:54:35 Average Rating:  | Views: 191 | # Comments: 20 | Tags:
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mentors where is mine hiding
I seldom read the Obituary section of the paper
but one day,
for some reason,
I did.
There, in big bold letters,
was the name,
Eileen...
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roe on 2007-11-12 19:40:08 Average Rating:  | Views: 97 | # Comments: 3 | Tags:
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an old prayer from the old days
I have been searching old files on my computer and I came across this prayer that I wrote
on New Years day in 1997
wow,
my son was learning multiplication tables and now he is...
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roe on 2007-11-12 20:39:05 Average Rating:  | Views: 103 | # Comments: 7 | Tags:
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happy birthday godmother
I feel sorry for my aunt pat
she and a girlfriend are flying to new york
to celebrate her 80th b-day
We had purchased David Letterman tickets at a St Ignatius College Prep auction,...
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roe on 2007-11-13 14:26:56 Average Rating:  | Views: 101 | # Comments: 3 | Tags:
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a friend sent this to me...eye eye eye
1)
Is This Possible??
2)...
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roe on 2007-11-13 20:56:51 Average Rating:  | Views: 89 | # Comments: 8 | Tags:
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updated prayer
One of my fellow bloggers, Paulagain said it would be interesting to hear an updated version
of the prayer I wrote in 1996
so many things have changed since then
dear God...
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roe on 2007-11-13 23:48:11 Average Rating:  | Views: 133 | # Comments: 7 | Tags:
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picture windows and swing sets
while I was taking the pups for a walk today
I came across a house that looked very similar to the one
I lived in while growing up,
only this...
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roe on 2007-11-15 13:09:03 Average Rating:  | Views: 81 | # Comments: 4 | Tags:
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so, I figured the guy had a bad marriage, big deal
at an exceptionally dull
(in my opinion only)
away volleyball tournament
in Texas
for my daughter Sam and her team mates...
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roe on 2007-11-15 19:29:11 Average Rating:  | Views: 227 | # Comments: 9 | Tags:
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are senior moments in store as a senior member?
I noticed that somehow,
without any fan fare whatsoever,
not that I was expecting any,
I became a senior member of thoughts.com
I do not know when...
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roe on 2007-11-15 21:03:52 Average Rating:  | Views: 94 | # Comments: 8 | Tags:
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relatively speaking
relatively speaking
I have been blessed in so many ways
and I try to say thank you and not be blaize
yet
I don't think I've given my relatives quite...
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roe on 2007-11-16 12:36:17 Average Rating:  | Views: 80 | # Comments: 2 | Tags:
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some lost people dont want to be found
Remember when they used to put missing childrens pictures on milk cartons or postcards that arrive in the mail? I always wished there was a place to put pictures of missing adults but...
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roe on 2007-11-16 19:36:39 Average Rating:  | Views: 97 | # Comments: 6 | Tags:
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peed in a sleeping bag, had to go to confession
A very popular 7th grader was having a pj party.
She was the oldest girl in a family of 10
all overachievers
from the perfect family
another...
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roe on 2007-11-16 21:20:12 Average Rating:  | Views: 172 | # Comments: 9 | Tags:
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should i blab about bob in my blogs
as far as my brother Bobs tragic story goes
I need to think about this before I continue...
something I rarely do ,
that is....
think before I act,...
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roe on 2007-11-17 10:20:37 Average Rating:  | Views: 104 | # Comments: 6 | Tags:
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can you name that tune or do you know the words
do you remember some of the first songs you ever learned
Have you ever wondered if you've recited the wrong lyrics all these years
like a kid in my class once...
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roe on 2007-11-17 17:47:25 Average Rating:  | Views: 104 | # Comments: 10 | Tags:
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lipstick on teeth, the deeper meaning?
no one seemed to be interested in my lip smacking theory
about the various shapes and forms tubes of lipstick take
or cared in the least about
my...
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roe on 2007-11-17 19:23:32 Average Rating:  | Views: 121 | # Comments: 8 | Tags:
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good old days
I started to make some comments on someone's post yesterday and got totally carried away.
Imagine that?
It was about how parents always tell their kids how hard they had it.....
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roe on 2007-11-18 18:40:13 Average Rating:  | Views: 91 | # Comments: 4 | Tags:
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going blogging crazy
I have tired to make a comment on someones blog for 20 minutes
I log in
I go to the persons post
I scroll down
there is no comment section
it tells me to log in
I do it again
I get my...
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roe on 2007-11-18 19:17:09 Average Rating:  | Views: 79 | # Comments: 3 | Tags:
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gag order...
I swear to God, I don't have a refresh button
ben told me all I have to do is hit refresh and all my troubles would go away
its like taking a little shower
or sponge bath and throwing a...
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roe on 2007-11-19 09:31:06 Average Rating:  | Views: 93 | # Comments: 3 | Tags:
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apply yourself when you are applying in as few wor
My poor daughter is trying to fill out college applications. Its an overwhelming process considering she has no idea where she wants to go next fall or what she'd like to major in when...
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roe on 2007-11-19 13:13:08 Average Rating:  | Views: 99 | # Comments: 5 | Tags:
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drugs are never the answer
My daughter has a homework assignment where she has to take a stand in favor of not legalizing drugs. She was surprised by the amount of info on the Internet in favor of...
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roe on 2007-11-19 17:06:09 Average Rating:  | Views: 120 | # Comments: 4 | Tags:
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mommy can I have a friend over...
an entry from an old diary
MOMMY, CAN I HAVE A FRIEND OVER?
I grew up a product of the 50’s. Our parents had it so easy back then.
My brothers and I would leave the house...
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roe on 2007-11-20 12:05:38 Average Rating:  | Views: 60 | # Comments: 0 | Tags:
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lets dance, its not too late
another diary entry
writen when my kids were still little
REGRETs but not too late
get the boom box, we have a date
I...
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roe on 2007-11-20 12:47:43 Average Rating:  | Views: 67 | # Comments: 2 | Tags:
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mutt and jeff a couple of lumps
MUTT AND JEFF
I have 2 bumps on the top of my head
and named them once while I was in bed
The one on the right I call Jeff...
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roe on 2007-11-20 12:55:08 Average Rating:  | Views: 91 | # Comments: 3 | Tags:
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going to a funeral only chance to socialize?
journal entry
you asked for it
written a long time ago
I had to call in some favors in order to attend the wake and funeral of a dear friends mom. My summer has been one long car...
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roe on 2007-11-20 13:16:49 Average Rating:  | Views: 55 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:
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have glue gun, will travel
HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL
journal entry
My daughter woke up this morning in tears because I had not sewn her brownie patches on her vest. I told her...
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roe on 2007-11-20 16:25:51 Average Rating:  | Views: 171 | # Comments: 3 | Tags:
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why can't you be like the cavanaughs!
journal entry
Feb 1, 2000
Why can’t you kids be like the Cavanaughs?
My Parents were constantly comparing us and we came up short every time....
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roe on 2007-11-20 16:38:05 Average Rating:  | Views: 79 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:
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Happy Holidays, may I be the first to say it
Does anyone else besides me feel anxious when those first holidays greetings
start arriving the day after Thanksgiving?
All my past...
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roe on 2007-11-20 17:15:40 Average Rating:  | Views: 108 | # Comments: 3 | Tags:
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next to the word smile, you will see her picture
an expression so vibrant it cannot contain itself
a vivacious personality,
it’s a joy to be in her presence
a contagious enthusiasm,
you cannot help catching...
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roe on 2007-11-20 17:54:36 Average Rating:  | Views: 81 | # Comments: 3 | Tags:
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my baby
an innocent
a grace beyond her years
an adult sense of humor
a beauty inside and out
pure skin, warm heart, sensitive soul
loyal and wise...
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roe on 2007-11-20 17:59:57 Average Rating:  | Views: 95 | # Comments: 0 | Tags:
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nicole, responsible since birth
vibrant, intelligent, capable,
responsible since birth
an adult in a kids body
childlike persona in a grownup manner
ambitious
an observer
heart...
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roe on 2007-11-20 18:07:54 Average Rating:  | Views: 85 | # Comments: 2 | Tags:
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JR, sometimes a stranger but devilishly cute
devilishly cute
extremely likeable and popular
conflicted
quick witted
brilliant
brain works overtime
born inventor/problem solver
sensitive...
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roe on 2007-11-20 18:16:38 Average Rating:  | Views: 91 | # Comments: 2 | Tags:
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self made man
tall, handsome with strong healthy hair
no chance of ever going bald
ageless and extremely loyal
guys guy
notorious flirt and flatterer
doctor in past...
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roe on 2007-11-20 18:32:20 Average Rating:  | Views: 96 | # Comments: 4 | Tags:
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wes, someone you want on your team
wide eyed and child like
takes nothing for granted
grateful and appreciative
curious and trusting
loving and loyal
family man
motivator
energetic...
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roe on 2007-11-20 18:43:35 Average Rating:  | Views: 158 | # Comments: 5 | Tags:
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a look back, remember to give back and so forth
For all those who ask, did you write that?.. let me make this one clear,
I wrote this 5 minutes ago
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I hope this doesnt confuse...
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roe on 2007-11-21 20:30:52 Average Rating:  | Views: 90 | # Comments: 2 | Tags:
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day in the life of a suburban housewife
the day in the life
of a suburban housewife
My house is a mess and I have no master plan
But I hold the keys to a lovely white van
If I had some...
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roe on 2007-11-21 21:27:00 Average Rating:  | Views: 175 | # Comments: 4 | Tags:
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happy birthday mom
I thank God each and every day that you are in my life
You have helped me to become a loving mom and wife
You braided my hair and gave me cute bows...
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roe on 2007-11-21 22:31:52 Average Rating:  | Views: 150 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:
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happy thanksgiving Bob, whereever you are
written in 1997
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB, WHERE EVER YOU ARE!
The last time I spoke to my brother Bob, he was high on crack. He called about...
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roe on 2007-11-22 00:32:16 Average Rating:  | Views: 769 | # Comments: 11 | Tags:
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spell check and instant messages have turned us
into idots. We were with a neighbor last night who teaches 8th grade. She was telling us how horrible her students performed on the spelling and punctuation portion of a...
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Posted by:
roe on 2007-11-25 10:28:24 Average Rating:  | Views: 217 | # Comments: 15 | Tags:
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time flies when you are having fun and even
when you're not. One of my favorite people on the planet was given a surprise 50th birthday party by her loving family last night. She lives across the street and lots of the...
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roe on 2007-11-25 12:02:48 Average Rating:  | Views: 214 | # Comments: 11 | Tags:
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Paying my last respects to a terrific family
I usually don't read the obit section of the paper but one day a few words caught my eye.
It was the last name of a big family in our area. I knew I should go to the...
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Posted by:
roe on 2007-11-25 17:42:45 Average Rating:  | Views: 148 | # Comments: 2 | Tags:
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my son was home from Loyola U for the weekend
weekend and I noticed quite a few nice things that I wanted to comment on and let him know how much I appreciate him and how much I love him just in case he didn't already know
Hi babe...
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Posted by:
roe on 2007-11-26 10:22:41 Average Rating:  | Views: 218 | # Comments: 7 | Tags:
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did you ever have one of those days?
Why are some days such a chore ,
you have to drag yourself out of bed, and you head to the kitchen for some breakfast and that simple activity suddenly forces you to...
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Posted by:
roe on 2007-11-29 13:39:15 Average Rating:  | Views: 260 | # Comments: 12 | Tags:
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everything but eternity is temporary
we are babies only for a short while
toddler years blend into adolescents
high school is over before we know it
and college flies by
young...
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roe on 2007-11-30 19:55:49 Average Rating:  | Views: 142 | # Comments: 8 | Tags:
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