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I wish sometimes that the gods would either choose better, or make their wishes clearer

Jacqueline Carey

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Jacqueline Carey
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 1
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Highland Park
Illinois
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Sometimes
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Clearer
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Gods
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