The whole wide world is aware of this scary and devastating coronavirus. While many have already been impacted by it, others are staying home and doing their best to quarantine. Living in Los Angeles, we are currently under a stay home order. So while my husband, my youngest step-daughter, her boyfriend, and myself sit at…
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