February 2021 – CurtBile.com

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Air purifier in the spare bedroom (yoga/reading) after giving Bessie a bath. Double E.

AIR

CAPRICORN SISTER BLISTER

STAR DUSTER

SYMPTOM ATTIC

URINE TROUBLE

THE NEW FELICIA

STAR DOG CHAMPION, (REPRISE.)

Old Bessie, in the California sunshine, 2-20-21.

NOTE TO SELF

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