Spitball Army

I’ve been baking beans today and have discovered the secret to success.

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I’m just loaning you for awhile to the gov’t and then I can have you forever – for keeps!

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Bought a box of Easter eggs and sent them to Patricia, the “little sister” and her brothers and sisters. They are so poor and have so little.

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Yes, Honey, it was wonderful to be together for those eleven months. Wonder what it’s like to live more than a year together! I know I’ll love it and can hardly wait!

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As they began loading in their equipment, McMurtry was quiet while he sized up the space. He walked the length of the store, eyeballing the walls and aisle widths, walked back to the front of the store and stood silently looking toward the rear of the store. “We’re going to set up here,” he said.

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I was so happy to get your letter and I’m anxiously waiting for the one that will tell us where you are. My 7th graders are studying the South Pacific now and with each area I wonder if you are there.

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Your descriptions are very beautiful and I’m so glad that you’re still enjoying yourself. The country, with those rolling hills by the sea, really must be thrilling. I did enjoy living by the ocean so much. Maybe someday we can do it again.

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Did anyone notice? Was she speaking with poor grammar to engender identification with the “working class?” Were Princeton and Harvard helpless to teach her simple rules of English grammar?

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The third time the doctor says it…that’s the one!

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I spent the first half of my life as a swimmer. It was part of my identity. My daily schedule revolved around it. Swimming provided constancy for me. It centered my being.

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