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Breaking Up In College In The 70’s: Peggy’s Story
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Nose to Nose With Jimmy Durante In The 60’s: Dede’s Claim To Fame
In the 60’s, Dede got to rub noses with Jimmy Durante, thanks to her step granddad who, at last, came through; maybe.
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After 50 even a scary bear encounter in the Catskills is funny especially as told by Barbara.
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