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Complete, First published Mar 23, 2022
"Fires can't be made with dead embers, nor can enthusiasm be stirred by spiritless men. Enthusiasm in our daily work lightens effort and turns even labor into pleasant tasks."

- James Baldwin
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A Not So Chill Love Story

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Not your typical "chill" love story