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  1. belize44

    Mixed Feelings about Visit

    My favorite niece wants to come for supper and bring her new boyfriend. I have not seen her for years, and time is precious, as we all know. But I have mixed feelings; this house is not exactly spic and span and I would be ashamed for anyone to come into it, let alone dine here. My husband is 68...