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25: fire, water, money

25: fire, water, money

how I convert boredom to contentment

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Nneka Kelly
Feb 19, 2024
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The stove at the new house is gas. Real fire comes out when you turn it on and I’m fascinated.

I’ve never cooked with gas. Still haven’t just yet.

I remember when my grandmother switched from gas to electric. Right around the time I was allowed to touch the stove.

My first husband loved to cook. He always wanted gas, but we had electric.

The fire fascinates…

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