Quote by Cicada Summer Alex

“When people move out of a house, it begins to die. The foundation seems to crumble faster, the paint peels quicker, and the wood floors warp in just a couple of seasons. People keep a house alive, not the other way around.” quote by Cicada Summer Alex — Download Open image

““When people move out of a house, it begins to die. The foundation seems to crumble faster, the paint peels quicker, and the wood floors warp in just a couple of seasons. People keep a house alive, not the other way around.””

Cicada Summer Alex

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