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Weekly Contest #297
The day before the first day of first grade was one of those days that felt like a small adventure. Mom, Grammie, and I were out shopping, searching for the perfect birthday gift for Dad. The stores bustled with people, and the air was filled with the smell of popcorn and pretzels from the food court. Mom started to get a headache, but we weren’t sure if it was because she was hangry or wanted a cigarette. We decided to head home, hoping a little rest would do her good.Later that evening, as I lay in bed cuddling Bugs (my stuffed bunny that ...
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