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Dishes Quote by Erica Jong

“When I met my husband, I refused to invite him…” quote by Erica Jong — Download Open image

“When I met my husband, I refused to invite him home for Passover because I was embarrassed my mother might serve all the catered dishes in the wrong order.”

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