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How mom looked forward to her weekly trips to Sally Ann. It was undeniably the paramount highlight of her week. Magic the potential of a dollar or two. Feeling free like she could afford the well-earned luxury of bringing home a blouse, a random dish or recipe book. a grown-up version beyond memories the easter egg hunt AP: 3rd place 2021 posted on October 27, 2020 ( "Sally Ann" = Salvation Army thrift store )

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Date: 10/29/2020 5:40:00 PM
Reads very nicely, takes me back to some stories my Mom used to tell.
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Date: 10/30/2020 12:16:00 AM
Thanks, ML ~
Date: 10/29/2020 12:33:00 PM
I think many mums are like this..
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Date: 10/30/2020 12:16:00 AM
So true, SO.
Date: 10/28/2020 7:08:00 AM
Such lovely memories!
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Date: 10/29/2020 9:23:00 AM
Raising six kids, money was scarce ~ good values

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