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Keepthesoulalive

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20. I call us rescuers

Sun May 3, 2026, 04:53 PM

Sunday

We take what others don’t value preserve them and give to those in need, we also keep them out of landfills. None of my furniture matches and I’m good with that.

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Yes, that nanny knows what's what Niagara Sunday #6

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Lol, Vinca Niagara Sunday #8

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Thanks, Dear_Prudence Niagara Monday #43

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