In Other Words...

Appetite

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Gary Allen
Jul 28, 2023
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Oh, to be young and hungry.

When I was a teenager, I could eat a loaf of bread—along with my dinner—and wash it down with a half-gallon of milk. Then, after consuming any leftovers from my family’s plates, I’d get up and open the refrigerator to see if there was anything that might tempt me. I have no idea how my parents were able to afford the upkeep u…

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