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Folks Quote by Jennifer L. Holm

“What is it with folks always talking about where they're from? You could grow up in a muddy ditch, but if it's your muddy ditch, then it's gotta be the swellest muddy ditch ever.” quote by Jennifer L. Holm — Download Open image

“What is it with folks always talking about where they're from? You could grow up in a muddy ditch, but if it's your muddy ditch, then it's gotta be the swellest muddy ditch ever.”

Jennifer L. Holm

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