The first thing I think about when I wake up most mornings is the fact…

Susan Orlean
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The first thing I think about when I wake up most mornings is the fact that I’m tired. ✨ Perchance to Dream by Susan Orlean, www.newyorker.com. September 23, 2010.
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The first thing I think about when I wake up most mornings is the fact that I’m tired. ✨ Perchance to Dream by Susan Orlean, www.newyorker.com. September 23, 2010.

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