Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

Hello #SheSaid!

I hope you enjoyed this one. I‘m still behind, but am enjoying it and the tangents too. Please drop by the comments as you finish.

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @vlwelser @SamAnne @Julsmarshall @arlenefinnigan @CoffeeK8. @MallenNC @DebinHawaii @Currey @Augustdana @Suet624 @Singout @mhillis @megnews @AnneCecilie @kspenmoll @staci.reads @AllDebooks @psalva @Amor4Libros @DGRachel @Smrloomis ⤵️ 1w

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @KathyWheeler @Bookwormjillk @JenlovesJT47 @Karisa @fredthemoose @mandarchy @BookBosomed1 @ncsufoxes @Readergrrl @TheKidUpstairs @charl08 @CatLass007 @Christine If anyone would like added or removed from the tag list, please let me know! 😉 1w

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Anyone else feel a little depressed in some sections…about how much some of these people went through, did for their communities, got no recognition, and here in the US it feels like we are determined to repeat it all again….like we have learned nothing. 🫠 1w

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vlwelser We're not great at learning from mistakes here in the US. Or the wrong people have all of the power. Could be both. 7d

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @vlwelser People put the wrong people in power, so same thing. I‘m still very disappointed that people saw the “child separation” policy, and said this time they will only get rid of criminals, let‘s put those exact same people back in power again and give them more money & people. 6d

Riveted_Reader_Melissa …and then shocked, just horrified at what happens. Like it was not obvious what they would do. 6d

vlwelser It was dreadful the last time but it's like they forgot. It's all propaganda. They hear what they want. And think they can't possibly be talking about them. 6d

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @vlwelser yes. 5d

Riveted_Reader_Melissa So sad and was so easily avoidable 5d

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kspenmoll

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

“… in order to keep the system of white supremacy humming like a well oiled machine, was important that everyone participate in it..” #systemicracism

TheBookHippie 🎯 2w

Suet624 Ugh 2w

GingerAntics Monstrous! 2w

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dabbe #beyondcruel 2w

AnnCrystal
It feels like this is just around the corner from happening again ✊🏼🤬...📚💝. (edited) 2w

lil1inblue 🎯 🎯 🎯 2w

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

Hello #SheSaid!

Sorry I‘ve been behind this month, but I hope you are all enjoying it. Hopefully I‘ll catch up sometime before too long. Stop in to the comments as you finish this week‘s section.

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @vlwelser @SamAnne @Julsmarshall @arlenefinnigan @CoffeeK8. @MallenNC @DebinHawaii @Currey @Augustdana @Suet624 @Singout @mhillis @megnews @AnneCecilie @kspenmoll @staci.reads @AllDebooks @psalva @Amor4Libros @DGRachel @Smrloomis ⤵️ 2w

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @KathyWheeler @Bookwormjillk @JenlovesJT47 @Karisa @fredthemoose @mandarchy @BookBosomed1 @ncsufoxes @Readergrrl @TheKidUpstairs @charl08 @CatLass007 @Christine If anyone would like added or removed from the tag list, please let me know! 😉 2w

kspenmoll I have really enjoyed the chapters on Hawaii, the horrific decision to intern Japanese citizens, the fight for reparations, & the lifelong relationship between Alan Simpson & Norman Mineta. 2w

MallenNC @kspenmoll I read this previously and the Hawaii chapters were my favorite 2w

vlwelser This section is far and away my favorite so far. Maybe because these guys are more modern. It would have been great if she found more like this esp a female. 2w

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staci.reads

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

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I follow McMahon on Instagram and really enjoy her take on politics. As a fellow history teacher and fan, I expected to like this more. The history teacher in me loved the figures she highlighted, her reflections on events, and her not-so-subtle connections to today's world. However, the English teacher in me struggled with the inconsistent voice and disjointed organization. It's a pick, but not a love. #SheSaid @Riveted_Reader_Melissa

Dralex090 I have never seen app like this . As a book lover I am excited to be in this app.I am new here. Nice to meet you dear 5d

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

I promised a picture to #SheSaid. This is my grand-nephew Oliver. He had to stay in the hospital a little longer under some lights to help his bilirubin levels improve, but he was finally able to come home.

Bookwormjillk He's adorable! Congratulations! 2w

lil1inblue What a sweetheart! 😍 Congratulations! 2w

GingerAntics What a little sweetheart! 2w

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Lcsmcat Congratulations! He‘s precious. 2w

kspenmoll So happy he is home! Adorable! 2w

Eggbeater Congratulations! He's beautiful! 😍 2w

AmyG Beautiful baby! Congrats! ❤️ 2w

MallenNC So happy to see him! Precious baby. 2w

ElizaMarie He is so beautiful!!!! 2w

Ruthiella Beautiful! 🤩 (edited) 2w

willaful What a sweetie! Please kiss those toes for me. 2w

staci.reads Beautiful 😍 2w

Amiable Welcome to the world, Oliver! 💙 2w

CarolynM Gorgeous 😍 2w

MaureenMc 💕💕💕 2w

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

Hello #SheSaid!

Sorry for the late post. I‘m at the hospital on baby watch! Been here all day waiting for my grand-nephew to make his appearance. I‘ll post pictures when he arrives. Enjoy the comments discussion! Maybe I‘ll catch up on this book by the end of the month. LOL…we will see!

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @vlwelser @SamAnne @Julsmarshall @arlenefinnigan @CoffeeK8. @MallenNC @DebinHawaii @Currey @Augustdana @Suet624 @Singout @mhillis @megnews @AnneCecilie @kspenmoll @staci.reads @AllDebooks @psalva @Amor4Libros @DGRachel @Smrloomis ⤵️ 3w

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @KathyWheeler @Bookwormjillk @JenlovesJT47 @Karisa @fredthemoose @mandarchy @BookBosomed1 @ncsufoxes @Readergrrl @TheKidUpstairs @charl08 @CatLass007 @Christine If anyone would like added or removed from the tag list, please let me know! 😉 3w

Suet624 Yippee on a new baby in the family!! 3w

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vlwelser It's possible the baby is more interesting than this book. It is interesting but it's also pretty basic. 3w

DebinHawaii Congrats on the new addition to the family! 3w

Bookwormjillk Congratulations 🎉 3w

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I love that I posted the wrong picture this week and no one mentioned it! (edited) 2w

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kspenmoll

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

“…Hope…is not a feeling but an orientation of the spirit…”
#hope #resistance

Riveted_Reader_Melissa

rockpools Love this! 3w

IriDas This is so true. I never really thought about it but this is definitely the difference in how we come out the other side of struggle. 3w

dabbe 💛💜🧡 3w

AnnCrystal Powerful Truth 👏🏼🤩💝💝💝. 3w

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vlwelser

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

Brought this one to the park. Hoping to catch up. Will probably take a nap.

#SheSaid

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kspenmoll

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

I am captivated by these diverse, passionate, & dedicated heroines in American Women‘s history. If I had to choose among the 6 women & the Hello Girls, I would choose Clara Brown & Inez Milholland as my favorite heroines. But they all gave of their hearts, souls & lives to whatever cause they espoused.I am exhilarated by this education I am experiencing through this book. #SheSaid

Riveted_Reader_Melissa

Suet624 Finally got this book from the library 1mo

kspenmoll @Suet624 I hope you enjoy these women as much as I have- feisty,bold, doing whats right in their eyes in pre Civil War & later when women had no rights. Impressive. 1mo

mom2bugnbee If you're on Instagram, be sure to follow Sharon @sharonsaysso. She is a FANTASTIC follow, & very informative. This book is amazing on audio also. 4w

kspenmoll @mom2bugnbee Thank you! I am on instagram- will do! 4w

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

Hello #SheSaid

I hope this month is treating you well…. I‘m still running behind on this book, but I‘ll get there soon.

Please drop into the comments as you finish this week‘s section.

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @vlwelser @SamAnne @Julsmarshall @arlenefinnigan @CoffeeK8. @MallenNC @DebinHawaii @Currey @Augustdana @Suet624 @Singout @mhillis @megnews @AnneCecilie @kspenmoll @staci.reads @AllDebooks @psalva @Amor4Libros @DGRachel @Smrloomis ⤵️ 1mo

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @KathyWheeler @Bookwormjillk @JenlovesJT47 @Karisa @fredthemoose @mandarchy @BookBosomed1 @ncsufoxes @Readergrrl @TheKidUpstairs @charl08 @CatLass007 @Christine If anyone would like added or removed from the tag list, please let me know! 😉 1mo

Suet624 I just got the book out of the library. 😊🤷🏻‍♀️ 1mo

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staci.reads I'm a couple chapters short of being caught up, but I'm close. My takeaways so far are that I'm enjoying learning about these lesser-known Americans who should be commonly- known, and holy cow...tangents! I am struggling with the organizational style that allows her to be feeling the story of Maria de Lopez and all of the sudden we're reading about Fortunate Eagle and the Pope...then suddenly it's about Walt Disney. . 1mo

staci.reads (Cont) ...then oh yeah, we were learning about Maria. Whiplash! Or, let's learn about Katherine Lee Bates... but suddenly, 2 pages on Paul Revere's life, all because the church bell in Katie's father's church was made by Revere 🙄 1mo

staci.reads Also, I highly recommend that when you finish chapter 11, Google images of the Spirit of Idaho Women statue; it's marvelous. 1mo

vlwelser I'm digging this. Entirely. I enjoy that she goes off on tangents like a hyperactive school teacher. 1mo

DebinHawaii I‘m finally caught up & went past to the next section by accident. I agree about the whiplash😳 but it definitely is keeping my attention & I‘m enjoying it. 3w

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LitsyEvents

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

repost for @Riveted_Reader_Melissa

Hello #SheSaid!

I‘m away at a wedding this weekend, so have not even started this one yet. But please jump in and comment as you finish today‘s section.

#BuddyRead

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

Hello #SheSaid!

I‘m away at a wedding this weekend, so have not even started this one yet. But please jump in and comment as you finish today‘s section.

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @vlwelser @SamAnne @Julsmarshall @arlenefinnigan @CoffeeK8. @MallenNC @DebinHawaii @Currey @Augustdana @Suet624 @Singout @mhillis @megnews @AnneCecilie @kspenmoll @staci.reads @AllDebooks @psalva @Amor4Libros @DGRachel @Smrloomis ⤵️ 1mo

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @KathyWheeler @Bookwormjillk @JenlovesJT47 @Karisa @fredthemoose @mandarchy @BookBosomed1 @ncsufoxes @Readergrrl @TheKidUpstairs @charl08 @CatLass007 @Christine If anyone would like added or removed from the tag list, please let me know! 😉 1mo

Suet624 Oh shoot. I still have to find this book. I‘ll check all the libraries. 1mo

MallenNC I read this one already b/c I love Sharon McMahon. I liked what she did with this book 1mo

vlwelser She's so snarky and matter of fact about things. I love it. 1mo

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

Next up for #SheSaid!

Put in your library holds and interlibrary loans

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @vlwelser @SamAnne @Julsmarshall @arlenefinnigan @CoffeeK8. @MallenNC @DebinHawaii @Currey @Augustdana @Suet624 @Singout @mhillis @megnews @AnneCecilie @kspenmoll @staci.reads @AllDebooks @psalva @Amor4Libros @DGRachel @Smrloomis ⤵️ 1mo

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @KathyWheeler @Bookwormjillk @JenlovesJT47 @Karisa @fredthemoose @mandarchy @BookBosomed1 @ncsufoxes @Readergrrl @TheKidUpstairs @charl08 @CatLass007 @Christine If anyone would like added or removed from the tag list, please let me know! 😉 1mo

MallenNC I love Sharon McMahon! This book is great. 1mo

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MaggieCarr

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

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Amazing. Looped together to be informative, but with a wonderful narrative to keep it interesting.

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Sharpeipup

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

Love love Love this!

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7513139

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Jas16

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

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Twelve lesser known figures whose lives had great impact on American history, this was the perfect palate cleanser audiobook after some heavier listens. It held my attention, taught me things I didn‘t know, and reminded me that individual can make a difference, a timely reminder these days.

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Hooked_on_books

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

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I kept seeing good things written about this book and they‘re all true! It looks at people who aren‘t necessarily remembered in American history, but who made major, notable impacts on some very familiar things. And McMahon is such a delightful audiobook reader that I would like to request she read all history audiobooks from now on.

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ncsufoxes

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

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“One of the most effective ways to stop cultural change is to create a moral panic around it. Moral panics have been around since this country‘s inception. Since then, moral panics have been used as a tool to subvert & dismantle movements that the dominant caste views as a threat.” A very relevant book for the current political environment. Reading the obstacles that many have faced & overcome in our history gives me hope.

Susanita “Do the next needed thing.” 🙂 6mo

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britt_brooke

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ As the author introduced herself to the reader, I died laughing. Read it and you‘ll get it. Definitely set me up for a fab reading experience. The subtitle says it all. A brief history of 12 lesser-known Americans. This was well-written, fascinating, and important. And often times delivered in a funny way. Highly entertaining.

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NovelNancyM

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

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I listened to the book narrated by the author. Given recent political events, this was a timely read about everyday people who made significant impacts in seemingly small acts. It leaves me hopeful that history will repeat itself.

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MallenNC

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

Nonfiction November was good for me — a lot of rich and famous along with some regular people from history and present day. I like nonfiction all year but I make it a special focus in November.

#NonfictionNovember

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Susanita

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

1. It changes! At the moment it‘s The Change by Garth Brooks.
2. One of the people profiled in this book is Katharine Lee Bates, who wrote the poem that became America the Beautiful. All four verses. She made $5 for the original submission and subsequently gave away copies for free.

#two4tuesday

TheSpineView

TieDyeDude Beautiful choice for #1. The book sounds really interesting. 9mo

TheSpineView Great choices! Thanks for playing 9mo

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Susanita

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

I think I‘m going to pounce on this one as soon as I get to the top of the hold list. #sundayfunday

BookmarkTavern

julieclair This looks excellent. Stacked! 10mo

Kerrbearlib Sounds good! Stacked! 10mo

BookmarkTavern Definitely stacking this! Thanks for answering! 10mo

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behudd

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love Sharon McMahon!I love her commitment to the truth of history,her writing style,her desire to give voice to the stories that have mostly been untold.This book‘s content and the way it was written is excellent!The only reason it‘s down one star is because I‘m a bad reader of story collections, & that is more what this feels like than an overarching narrative.The audiobook is excellent,&I‘m so appreciative of what Sharon has given us!

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behudd

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

“Alexander Hamilton was going to die. And he knew it.”

#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl

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wideeyedreader

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

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Finished both of these in the last few days—one the October pick for the Mother-Daughter Murder Mystery Book Club me and @AmyK1 do, and the other a highly anticipated history book! I loved them both so much, to be honest. Recommend!!!

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AmyK1

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

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“The best Americans are not the critics, they are the doers. They are the people who went for broke when everyone else yelled to turn back. They are those who know that one becomes great because of who they lift up, not who they put down.”

Sharon tell us the stories of 12 ordinary Americans, who are not in the history books but should be, who did the next needed thing. And we are all better for it ❤️

behudd Are you in Sharon‘s book club, too?! 11mo

AmyK1 @behudd I am! This is my 3rd semester and I absolutely love it ❤️ 11mo

behudd @AmyK1 amazing!! I‘ve been in since the second semester & can‘t imagine ever quitting it! 11mo

AmyK1 @behudd I‘m hooked and won‘t be quitting either! ❤️😂 11mo

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Susanita

Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement | Sharon McMahon

This house sitting gig is working my last nerve, but there is nonetheless plenty of joy.
1. Presidential podcast bonus episode with the author of the tagged book as a guest. https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/presidential/bonus--women-politics-and-t...
2. Rewatched Rings of Power S1 & all of S2 so far. E7 OMG! See comments.
3. One of the kitties.
4. I found a taker for my Sunday ballgame ticket.
5. Pond & sunset.
#5joysfriday

DebinHawaii

Susanita Arondir 😭😭😭 11mo

mcctrish The view is lovely 😍 11mo

dabbe 🧡🤎💛 11mo

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kspenmoll Pond & sunset is so lovely! 11mo

DebinHawaii A lovely list of joys! 💛 💛 💛That sunset & pond picture is spectacular! 😍Thanks for joining in and sharing the joy! 🤗 11mo

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