…ut guess what? When I got there, everyone else had aged and gained a few pounds. That’s what we do. My friend, Jo, told me that she and Heather had been hiding in the kitchen, drinking wine and avoiding seeing anyone, because it was all so overwhelming to put themselves in the view of others. That’s bubbly, extroverted Jo, by the way. Always the life and soul of the party. Or so I thought…

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Sally Prag

A A McRae
May 17

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I relate to this too. Vivid descriptions, Sally. I love how you are able to speak to the reader's experience and invite them in.

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