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art happens. It happens when you have the craft and the vocation and are waiting for something else, something extra, or maybe… — Margaret Atwood Copy Share Image
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The right way to deal with healthcare reform is not to have a one-size-fits-all plan that's imposed on all the states, but… — Mitt Romney Copy Share Image
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