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By lucky_lemon BRONZE
Hemet, California

One of my most vivid memories to this day is when my grandmother’s house exploded. It was in the summer of 2012, the rainiest summer I have ever seen in my usually dry town. It r...
lucky_lemon BRONZE, Hemet, California
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Favorite Quote:
"The end justifies the means."


#14132 Nonfiction
rbelson GOLD, Hartland, Wisconsin
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By Lizziebeth PLATINUM
New York, New York
Lizziebeth PLATINUM, New York, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"Show me a hero and I'll write you a tragedy."- F. Scott Fitzgerald

#14134 Nonfiction
Hyperflux BRONZE, Trescott, Maine
2 articles 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
"It taught me to fear candy." - Catch 22

#14135 Nonfiction
By clairexoxo100 BRONZE
San Antonio, Texas
clairexoxo100 BRONZE, San Antonio, Texas
2 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
Just because you use your eyes, doesn't mean you always see

margiechristine14 BRONZE, Owatonna, Minnesota
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Favorite Quote:
It&#039;s a two way tie between some great advice: <br /> &quot;To give less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.&quot; <br /> OR <br /> &quot;There&#039;s always money in the banana stand.&quot;

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By Hannah Bird BRONZE
Nashotah, Wisconsin
Hannah Bird BRONZE, Nashotah, Wisconsin
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haelan BRONZE, Seoul, Other
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By purple-chip GOLD
Wilmington, Delaware
purple-chip GOLD, Wilmington, Delaware
19 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
✿&quot;Don&#039;t Follow Your Dreams; Chase Them.&quot; <br /> ✿&quot;Everyday Is A Second Chance.&quot;<br /> ✿&quot;You Aren&#039;t A Problem; You Just Have One.&quot;

#14140 Nonfiction
OwenSwagKing BRONZE, Beaverton, Oregon
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