Women

Madeline supposed the squawking, the scratching was a small sacrifice in exchange for the honor of providing a bird nursery

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Matilda often felt invisible, unseen -- certain one day soon she would fully disappear into the wallpaper

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After six months of seeing Richard only on Zoom or Facetime, Johanna felt certain trading her boyfriend for a puppy was the right decision

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Gennifer wondered, in terms of career impact, was 7:30 too early to leave a 7pm gathering with colleagues?

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Maisey would collect the honey, jar and sell it -- no longer would she have to entreat Jonathan for pocket money

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Jackie thought, for god's sake Mom, if you're going to include me in your selfie, at least put on a bra

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