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My three step plan on how I will live the rest of my life: LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH
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life is a carousel
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No use crying over spilled milk
Don’t worry over your reservations
In heaven or hell
Our time is too brief
Life is a carousel
Forget the lovers you lost
Or the pounds
That you suddenly found
It’s one ticket per customer
To ride this glorious merry go round
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My next post will be in two weeks on Friday (yes Friday) September 21st; my three year blogging anniversary.
On Monday I begin my next adventure.
Eight days of writing, beaching, and Cancun-ing,
My dear friends you will be missed.
My laptop will quietly weep for you.
Be well
Be happy
Be loved
The Lonely Author 
Aww I’ll miss you but hope you have a fun and relaxing time!!
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Aaaw, you are always so sweet. Thank you so much. I will miss you Stella.
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You are welcome!:) Thank you and so are you.
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The three L’s of a good life.
Have a great time on the
playa Cancun, Drew.
And for goodness sake,
take some cash. Never use
those bandito A.T.M.s south of the border.
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Ah, thank you for the great advice. Will steer clear of those dreaded A.T.M.s. and thank you for your kind wishes. Mucho appreciated.
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Great post, and I love that song too…Have a wonderful life 🙂
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Smiling. Thank you for your kind words and wishes. Appreciate them. Have a wonderful day.
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An excellent plan and philosophy we all should live by. We get so hung up on the little things that we forget life is wonderful and we should enjoy it. Have a lovely adventure!
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It is so true. We do get caught up with the little things. Life is meant to be enjoyed. Thank you for reading and for your lovely words.
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I don’t regret the pounds, nor the lovers gone
I am here for the ride and one helluva ride I am on!
Thank you for the reminder in your part playful, part introspective verse.
Enjoy your holiday to the hilt, you will surely be missed!
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No reason to regret any of those things. Life is meant to be lived.
We all need this reminder from time to time. Enjoy the ride, as will I.
Thank you for your beautiful words. They and you are so appreciated.
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You are always welcome. Have fun.
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Thanks
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“Forget the lovers you lost” – are you really trying😊
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Yes, I am. When I am dancing , kissing, or making love to other women in Cancun, I definitely won’t be thinking of anyone else.
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Open your mind and possibilities will rush in.
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I love it – fun post 😊
That’s how life should be lived.. one moment at a time enjoying it all.. it’s always changing
Have the best cancuning Time ever my friend😀
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Laughing. I guess I am in vacation mode already. Life truly is a carousel and we need to treasure the ride. Thank you for your kind words and wishes.
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Yes😊 Enjoy the ride!
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Thanks
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😊😊😊
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Andrew, have a great time on that carousel in Cancun, doing whatever they do in Cancun. 😉 I’ll be here when you get back.
As for Satchmo – yeah, as for Satchmo – nothing else need be said.
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Laughing. The mornings of these vacations are for relaxing and writing. I will be getting serious with my current manuscript. Writing brings me such joy, I actually write with full concentration, well, until that bikini passes by.
As for Satchmo; I have a specific playlist for when I am writing, this song is there.
Thank you for you kind words. Autumn is almost here, you should be feeling relief soon.
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And fortunately for you – and the whole, wide world – I am not the person in that bikini! Relief for you.
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Lmfao. Too funny.
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You will be missed as well! Have fun and be safe ❤️
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Smiling. Eva thank you for your message. So sweet of you. Thank you so much.
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You will be badly missed, Drew. You know how much I respect and admire you. Enjoy as much as you can and enjoy for me too.
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I will beach and party for the two of us. Thank you for saying I will be missed. You are a sweetheart. Thank you so much.
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Always a pleasure.
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That’s a great plan :O) x
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Smiling. Life is too short to have any other plan. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Enjoy the ride.
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You too 😊 x
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Thanks
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se lo que quieras…
pero, se algo
bueno!!
saludos
friend
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Gracias Amigo.
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Un placer!! 😉
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Live, love, laugh as much as you can!!! ♥️ enjoy your time away from the lappy, Drew. Will be looking forward to your 5th year anniversary post.
Ps. The image you used looks like Georgina Wilson, a famous celebrity here in the Philippines 🇵🇭 lol great choice! She’s really beautiful 😍
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That image I used is a very gorgeous woman. There were no credits with the photo, so perhaps it is her. Either way she is a beautiful woman.
Thank you for your lovely words. I have every intention of living, loving, and laughing. Thank you so much.
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Life will always be a wonderful world with people like you Andrew ⭐️😊👍
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That is so very nice of you to say Ian. Thank you so much for all of your wonderful support.
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Great writing my friend ….. ⭐️
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Appreciate it Ian. Finally responding to my old comments after my two vacations.
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No problem my friend …… you needed the break as it takes a while to recognise that skill and for humble people like you its much much harder as you try for perfection on a jigsaw of words before you understand the picture you are trying to create ….
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You are so kind and generous with your words.
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I love the one ticket per customer idea. It’s true, but we often forget it. Great write. Have a great time.
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Yes, we too often forget it. We have to enjoy our time while we can. Just like your flea does.
Thank you for reading and for your words Lorraine. They are greatly appreciated.
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You are more than welcome Drew. Yep, fleas have a great time. Ha! Have a great vacation
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Appreciate it. Thanks.
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Enjoy!
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Appreciate that. Thanks so much
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I love your three step plan, in fact I try to follow it as much as I can myself♥️. Love the way how you said to forget about those extra pounds😵. Have a great time ahead stay awesome always. I look forward to your next post☺️😊
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LOL People are always so worried about the small things in life; they often miss the real point about living. I am going to follow that three step as much as I can. Thank you for your kind words, trust me, your writing will be missed.
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Yes, you are so correct, living laughing and being happy is so important. I will surely miss you and I hope that you will be back soon. Have lots and lots of fun. Much love♥️
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Thanks. Take care of Mr. BRAIN FREEZE for me.
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Hahaha I thought your lips were sealed. OK I will do as you say sir😵😵♥️♥️
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Lol. Finally getting to.old comments. Laughing so much.
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Optimistic and uplifting! A great poem Drew! Have fun!
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Thank you Isha. Will do my best.
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A wonderful poetic lesson my friend, true art at the Carnaval class! Loved this because you’re so right, and have a wonderful trip my friend. We weep in your absence.😫. But want you to enjoy yourself!!😉💫
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Laughing, We have to enjoy every moment. I know you are a firm believer in this. Thank you my friend. You and you positive vibes will be missed.
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😁 Yes indeed my friend, we must cherish every moment. You too will be missed and we will be patiently but impatiently awaiting your return😉. Enjoy your trip!
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Definitely heading into vaca in the right frame of mind!
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Smiling. Yes, life is only once. I have every intention of enjoying it. Thank you so much
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Although written in a light-hearted style, the meaning is very deep and worth pondering. Merry-Go-Round is a great metaphor. Enjoy Cancun!!!!!
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Smiling. Meant to be fun, but as you say it is so real. Thank you for your kind words. As for Cancun, thankfully what happens in Cancun stays in…. no, that’s Vegas, Ah well. Thanks.
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AND applicable to Cancun!
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Great. Lll
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You’ll be missed, Andrew, but enjoy your trip. 😄
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Thanks for saying that Diana. Mucho appreciated.
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It was my pleasure.
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Have a great time and return safely!
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Thank you so much my friend. Appreciate it.
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Live, laugh and love Is what I’ve always preached and how I live my life too. Have a great time and enjoy yourself❤😉
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Love your post, have an amazing vacation!
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Thank you so much. The vacation was so amazing, I took a long extended break after that, thus the late response. Thank you for your lovely words and wishes.
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Very inspirational and uplifting! The idea of life as a carousel is exceptional. A poetic reminder that forgetting is part of us!
I really enjoyed the poem, Drew!
May your Cancun-ing be gorgeous!
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Delighted you enjoyed. Please excuse any typos, today I have the unpleasant burden of replying from my smart phone. A most daunting task.
Life is too short. Will I ever have enough time to read all of your inspiring work
Thank you for your kind words. Anxious to hear your thoughts on my posts when I return, one of which will be an excerpt of my current manuscript.
Thank you for your wonderful wishes. May your day be gorgeous. And please enjoy the glorious ride we have been given.
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Thank you so much, Drew.
I really enjoyed the poem!
I am replying from my iPhone so I understand you😊
Looking forward to reading the excerpt from your manuscript!
Enjoy your trip!
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Thanks. 😊
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Life is indeed a carousel. Some times I get dizzy. Enjoy the beach.. just got back from the Bahamas myself. Sun, salt and sand is a cure-all!
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Yes, the beach and sun is a cure all. Had so much fun, I took an extended vacation and went to Florida for more of the same, thus my late response to your comment.
Thank you for the visit and kind words.
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This is assuring 😁
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Very happy that you think so. Thank you
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A wonderful reminder to us all – life is indeed, a one time ride on that carousel. Happy writing, beaching and Cancun-ing 🙂
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Wonderful words shared by a amazing writer.
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Enjoy your trip…sounds lovely!
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Had the most wonderful time. Thank you so much
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I liked this one. A amazing poem.
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Thank you so much. After my two long vacation I am finally getting to my comments. Thank you so much John.
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Wonderful! Your turn to escape into wild imaginings! May it be a successful time of discovery and enchantment… counting down the days… 15… 😂❤️✌🏼 🌊 ☀️ when you return to post! j💙
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Lol. You are much too kind. Truly made my day with this comment
Life has been taking up.more and more of my blogging time.
Thank you for your kind wishes and lovely words. They are so appreciated. ⚘⚘⚘
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Thanks, Andrew for such beautiful advice and do enjoy your vacation. In all those years of living in the US and going to Cancun.I have never heard of the word “Cancun-ing,”..very creative.
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Wonderful words you always bring together.
I hope you have a wonderful time
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Sounds fun. Have a great trip, Andrew.
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Thanks John. Finally, getting to my old comments.
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Have a wonderful and safe trip. Am looking forward to your next post. God bless.
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Had a wonderful time. Took another vacation immediately afterwards. LOL
Thank you.
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Our time here is too brief to be spent exclusively online! Enjoy your vacation, thelonelyauthorblog!
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Agreed. Blogging does take up much of our time. Thank you so much for your very kind message.
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Most wonderful thoughts in poem.dear dew!!really-life is a carousel.who has suffered with dark memories bitterly he know how can live,love n laugh.what is kept in tears.life is to live with full enjoyment.i agree with your theory of life.i don’t like to remember sad memories n to vanish of vulnerable moments of life.good bye n happy holidays.waiting for your come back on 21st September.bless you.🌹🌹🌹🌹
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Aruna, thank you for most beautiful words. Life is too short. We must enjoy every single moment. I don’t like sad memories either, but they are a part of. They molded us into the people that we are today.
Thank you always for your kindness. Throw away your tears and enjoy this ride we call life.
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Yeah.dear dew!!you are absolutely right.throw away our tears n enjoy this ride we call life.you are really a unique person.most welcome forever.
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Beautiful words.dear!!
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It’s one ticket per customer. I’m so touched by this line, Andrew. Yes, let’s remember it and make the most of it. Our life. I loved this poem dearly. Have a lovely holiday.
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We must make the most of every moment. Our time is much too short. From reading your beautiful posts, I suspect you already know this.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
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I guess I’m on the right track, Andrew. What is it called, intentional living, living in the present etc. A hard lesson was learned, doing my best now. Enjoy every moment of your holiday!
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You are on the right track. Thank you for reading and for your words.
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I’ll wait for your next post☺️😊
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You are very kind. Thank you so much
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Thanks
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My pleasure 😇
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I love your plan…and you will be missed here Drew…have fun and enjoy..
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Smiling. Life is too short to have any other plan. Thank you so much. Take care.
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LIKE I SAID RECENTLY POETICALLY, IT’S NICE TO TAKE A BREAK! HAVE YOURSELF A RESTFUL BLAST, MAN! 😀
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Thank you my friend. Had a great time.
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Have a fantastic time!
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I did. Thanks so much
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You will definitely be missed, but we will be happy when you are back!! You will be back about one week before my birthday!!! Enjoy your beach time and remember to take LOTS of pictures!!
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Hey, I am finally getting to my old messages. Thank you Ms. Positivity.
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It’s about time:)!! You are very welcome!
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LOL
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This Glorious merry go round, indeed it is. I confess I was never one for roller coasters. 🙃 I hope you’ll find the world to be quite wonderful while you’re away on vacation. You will be missed but have a brilliant time ☀️
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Enjoy Cancun-ing!
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I really did. Thank you so much.
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A recent follower of yours, amazed by your words 🙂 🙂
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You are very kind. Thank you so uch for stopping by,
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