Off The Hook
February 17, 2017

What makes you smile?

By Melanie Behrens

My friends have recently shared with me some things that really make me smile, so I thought you might enjoy them, too. This might be a good way to laugh at yourself and maybe improve your mind.
If you are reading this:
1 – You are human.
2 – You can’t say the letter “P” without separa...

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