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By ergwisco GOLD
Pewaukee, Wisconsin

The humid, thick summer air surrounds my body as my thighs stick to the chair like glue—keeping me half awake on this summer night. The supposed cooling breeze is nonexistent...
ergwisco GOLD, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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#24122 Nonfiction
By 4baugh SILVER
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
4baugh SILVER, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
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By Veronica Bosco BRONZE
Smithtown, New York
Veronica Bosco BRONZE, Smithtown, New York
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#24125 Nonfiction
BrainsANDBeauty PLATINUM, Donnellson, Iowa
29 articles 3 photos 52 comments

Favorite Quote:
I knew that guy when he was a caterpillar, you know, before he 'came out'

#24126 Nonfiction
By Anonymous
#24127 Nonfiction
marshmallowheart27 SILVER, PORTLAND, Oregon
7 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Everyone is banging a girl and I'm banging a lamp named Henry"

#24128 Nonfiction
By kb3498 BRONZE
Brattleboro, Vermont
kb3498 BRONZE, Brattleboro, Vermont
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#24129 Nonfiction
BoobooBeetle DIAMOND, Jacksonville, Florida
74 articles 1 photo 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author.&rdquo;<br /> G.K. Chesterton<br /> <br /> &quot;And you, you ridiculous people, you expect me to help you.&quot; <br /> Denis Johnson

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By quesoamante BRONZE
Eagle River, Alaska
quesoamante BRONZE, Eagle River, Alaska
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments