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Title: The Joys of Sharing a Room with a 13 YO
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Brief: Visiting relatives is fun, but...
Last Modified: 07-06-2004 @ 8:10pm
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A Friday Four (or The Joys of Sharing a Room with a Thirteen Year Old)
An interlude of quiet by myself
away from the abundant familiarity of family
is not decadence -- not selfish, or unfriendly --
just a renewal of self, a joyous retreat.
6/22/04