One-line Wednesday

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And my parents are taking me back to Ohio???

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The Starr Family said…
agreed. so very agreeable.
August 27, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Samantha Gianulis said…
where is that blondey-blonde hair from?
August 28, 2009 at 9:36 PM
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