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About me - Jennifer Fleming

"If you find what you love to do and figure out a way to make money at it, you will be happy."

So, what do I love to do? I love to read, write, research, teach and learn. I guess that means, as a teacher, I'm in the best career for me. In that regard, I am

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Old Lady Spickelmier I see you! With your Hunchback That contorted face Scrunched brows Hateful demeanor Scrutinizing gaze Why do you taunt me? Old Lady Spickelmier I see you! Always Spying Watching Peering through my window The closet Even in the car Why do you taunt me? Old Lady Spickelmier I see you! No escape From your... More..
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