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The scary lady in my dining room

July 6, 2013 sherylallen2 Comments

Being fifty-something, I know what it feels like to be scared, that heady mix of fear and adrenaline that enlivens your senses. When I was very little, I was scared of most things at Grandma’s house. I only have vague memories of our rare visits there. I see snippets of dark and busy Victorian décor,… Continue reading The scary lady in my dining room

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