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On Running

The Mom: Hey! Where are you going off to young lady?

The 15 y.o.: The local 5k run is passing RIGHT IN FRONT of our house. I just saw some people go by. I’m going to go cheer them.

The Mom: Aw. So sweet– 

The 15 y.o. (bolts out of the house screaming at the top of her lungs): RUN! FORREST! RUN!

 

run for my life

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