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Discovering My Mother by Ashley T., San Rafael, CA Though I have always loved my mother, there was a time when I was somewhat embarrassed by her. She often got on my nerves by eating strange foods, using double negatives, and making strict rules ... Continue...
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Snow, Snow, Snow by Erika F., Shoreline, WA I packed my bags and headed for the airport on a frigid morning in late winter, as bundled up and warm as a mug of hot chocolate ... Continue...
We Are All Equal by Jade V., Clinton, CT I grew up in an Iranian-Italian family in Las Vegas, and when I was nine, my parents decided it was time for me to discover my roots and visit Iran. On a hot and humid August night, our plane landed in Iran’s bustling capital, Tehran ... Continue...
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