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Sometimes, we don't get what we want. . . But this is a benevolent universe. And once in a while, we do.

Melody Beattie

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Melody Beattie
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: May 26
Author
Writer
St Paul
Minnesota
Sadness
Hope
Universe
Sometimes
Trying
Benevolent
Hopeful

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