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Try and Hoodwink Me

People are always asking me if I know this, that or the other. I am not often bumfuzzled or hoodwinked by adults, They usually have a tell, which they exhibit, totally unaware. My older cousin, Jimmy, has a left eyebrow that raises ever so slightly when he is trying to fool me. It mystifies him when I call him on it; he refuses to play poker with me now. I am rarely confused by either of my siblings, as they have subtle facial indicators which I have been noticing since I was quite young. Adults rarely mystify me. Children, on the other hand, can confuse and twist me around all day long. For some reason, I believe every single solitary thing that they say. I have no idea why, but it has served me well. Even when they bamboozle and fool me, I never hold a grudge. They are children After all, and it Is rather easy to forgive them Which I do every day if I have to. It has served me well. Was that your eyebrow?

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Date: 10/12/2018 10:30:00 AM
You have to do whatever works. Great write.
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Date: 10/12/2018 10:19:00 AM
"Was that your eyebrow?" hahahaha! ;D
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/12/2018 3:08:00 PM
It popped out of Trixie's mouth, and you know how aggressive she is toward me. I would have had to make a trip to the emergency room if I had not agreed.
Date: 10/12/2018 8:40:00 AM
Lovely, Caren.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/12/2018 3:07:00 PM
Thank you Line. One of my favorites today.

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