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By Anonymous

I yank the door; it opens reluctantly with a screech and a jerk. I plop down into the seat. It’s too far back—I slip it forward a few notches. I pull the seat belt taut against my...

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By miriam SILVER
Skokie, Illinois
miriam SILVER, Skokie, Illinois
9 articles 0 photos 20 comments
crazyandshort BRONZE, Ariton, Alabama
2 articles 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Lead me not to temptation. I've already found it."

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By n.rosen BRONZE
Culver, Indiana
n.rosen BRONZE, Culver, Indiana
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments
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By NeverShoutLisa SILVER
Mountain Home, Arkansas
NeverShoutLisa SILVER, Mountain Home, Arkansas
5 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
In Life, there are tears, smiles & memories. The tears dry, the smiles fade, but the memories last forever.

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By swim4ever SILVER
Carol Stream, Illinois
swim4ever SILVER, Carol Stream, Illinois
9 articles 0 photos 60 comments

Favorite Quote:
"you can throw in the towel or you can use it to wipe the sweat off your face"
"no one ever drown in their own sweat"

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By Anonymous
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By KellyW BRONZE
Glendale, Arizona
KellyW BRONZE, Glendale, Arizona
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
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By thankyouvishnu GOLD
San Antonio, Texas
thankyouvishnu GOLD, San Antonio, Texas
15 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
Shantih shantih shantih.

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By Saruhhh BRONZE
Mapelton, Illinois
Saruhhh BRONZE, Mapelton, Illinois
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"six billion souls, six billion people, and sometimes all you need is one"