When had my fear of broken plates gotten so grandiose? My desire for e…

Sue Monk Kidd
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When had my fear of broken plates gotten so grandiose? My desire for extravagant moments so small? ✨ Sue Monk Kidd (2006). The Mermaid Chair, p.148, Penguin
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When had my fear of broken plates gotten so grandiose? My desire for extravagant moments so small? ✨ Sue Monk Kidd (2006). The Mermaid Chair, p.148, Penguin

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