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The Most Unfortunate Place on Earth

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Christine Blackwicks
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“Death by electrocution or hanging?” Ethan asks Garret killing time as we wait in line for the newest ride at the amusement park. “Boys…seriously. We are in the happiest place on earth, can’t you find something better to discuss?” I glance over at my husband Zack, but he shrugs his shoulders and grins and I can read his thoughts, “Boys will be boys.” I’m outnumbered again. Not that I mind, not really. “But Mom, the ...
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