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anneliese_32

Quote, 09/15/11

anneliese_32
12 years ago

Dusting is a good example of the futility of trying to put things right. As soon as you dust, the fact of your next dusting has already been established.

George Carlin

Now, as always, the most automated appliance in a household is the mother.

Beverly Jones

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