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“If one’s good, two’s better”: My mother’s favorite idiom comes in handy during rainy season
My mother taught me: “If one’s good, two’s better.” This phrase , which often refers to the benefits of collaboration and partnership, I have found comes in handy as a consumer of goods. With my mom’s love of shopping, which … Continue reading
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