Domestic life Quote by Abbi Waxman

“I was lounging in the kitchen, enjoying the small fermata between emptying the dishwasher and reloading it. It's a glamorous life.” quote by Abbi Waxman — Download Open image

““I was lounging in the kitchen, enjoying the small fermata between emptying the dishwasher and reloading it. It's a glamorous life.””

Abbi Waxman

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