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There I am, on my fifth birthday, kittens on my skirt, roller skates on my feet, and a huge angel food cake. My smile is as bright as the...
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Poet/Teacher Bree
A few years ago, I took photos of my friend Bree Rolfe for her to use on social media. When she announced that she was publishing a...