And he had a nice home in Ohio with wife, daughter, Christmas tree, tw…

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And he had a nice home in Ohio with wife, daughter, Christmas tree, two cars, garage, lawn, lawnmower, but he couldn't enjoy any of it because he really wasn't free. It was sadly true. ✨ Jack Kerouac (2007). Road Novels 1957-1960
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And he had a nice home in Ohio with wife, daughter, Christmas tree, two cars, garage, lawn, lawnmower, but he couldn't enjoy any of it because he really wasn't free. It was sadly true. ✨ Jack Kerouac (2007). Road Novels 1957-1960

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