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Flowers are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty out values all the utilities of the world. If dandelions were hard to grow, they would be most welcome on any lawn.

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Andrew Mason
Age: 54
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Mount Lebanon
Pennsylvania
Andrew D. Mason
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