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“Coffee, my delight of the morning; yoga, my delight of the noon. Then before nightfall, I run along the pleasant paths of… — Roman Payne Copy Share Image
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“Living is about capturing the essence of things. I go through my life every day with a vial, a vial wherein can… — C. JoyBell C Copy Share Image
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