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John Steinbeck / The Long Valley / Plot Synopsi

s   John Steinbeck  The Long Valley Plot Synopsis "The Chrysanthemums" Elisa Allen, the protagonist of "The Chrysanthemums," Steinbeck's most frequently anthologized short story, gardens on the foothills ranch she shares with her husband, Henry Allen.  The story opens with a description of the surrounding Salinas Valley and narrows in on Elisa Allen pruning last year's chrysanthemums as she notices Henry talking with two men in business suits.  Elisa, who is thirty-five, is described in masculine terms.  She is "lean and strong" and "looked blocked and heavy in her gardening costume, man's black hat pulled low down over her eyes […] Her face was eager and mature and handsome". After Henry finishes his conversation, he approaches and compliments Elisa on...

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Top 24 Best Child’s Coat Hangers in 2021

  10Pcs/Lot Plastic Anti Slip Children’s Coat Hanger Adult Hanging Clothes Rack,43Cm White - Materialplastic brand namewild-world functionorganizer brand namewild-world.   Coat Rack Coat Rack Stand,Coat Rack Coat Hat Stand Garment Rack, wrought iron free standing Childrens Coat Hanger Stand Clothes stand, Space-Saving for gift children’s bedrooms bedroom,White - ▲Exquisite hardware, durable, long-lasting, easy to assemble, can be disassembled at will. ▲The steel pipe of floor-standing wrought iron hanger is electrostatically sprayed, safe and environmentally friendly, and the surface of the object is beautiful and shiny. ▲The vertical coat rack is divided into reasonable spaces, and the floor space is small, which is convenient for pick and place. ▲resin enlarges the chassis, which is safe and stable, not easy to roll over...

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Monday March 29, 2021 Don Gagliardo

Themes: Unique Signs 21. "Parking" image, on signs: P IN A SQUARE. 39. "Kosher" image, on labels: K IN A TRIANGLE. 59. "Registered" image, on product names: R IN A CIRCLE.   Boomer here. What a nice surprise to see Don G's byline. Don and his wife Barbie Three images in three different shapes in a rare 16x15 grid.  I was looking for a big B in the silhouette of a bowling pin. Great to see you, Don.  I have many memories of you showing C.C. the ropes of the crossword highs and lows!  Thank You.  Across: 1. Buckwheat porridge: KASHA.  I guess I am only familiar with Cream of Wheat and Malt O' Meal. 6. Tears, as paper: RIPS. ...

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Hi friends! Welcome to a fresh new week! I hope you had a wonderful, restful weekend

I sure did! In fact, on Friday, I overslept my 6 AM alarm and didn’t wake up until 8:07! Totally missed my work out with Matt and I think that that’s the first time that’s ever happened!  I guess sometimes we really do need to catch up on our rest. It does our mind and body good!   For my birthday, Brian gifted me a spa certificate and I used it on Friday afternoon to get a hydrafacial.  I think I’ve only gotten three facials in my life, so this was definitely a treat! It was so lovely to relax and let someone pamper my skin.  The hydrafacial is a technique that cleanses the skin by extracting the impurities that form in...

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20 Greatest Retail Clothing Racks for 2021

  Industrial Wall-Mounted Garment Rack, Golden Vintage Retail Clothing Rack Display Stand, Metal Commercial Hangers Laundry Rack, for Clothing Stores, Commercial ZDDAB - 2 rugged and durable the hanging clothes rail is made of sturdy steel tube high-temperature paint you can put a lot of jackets and jackets on it, the architectural elements are designed to provide stable support, ensuring no collapse after long-term use, durability and reliability it will keep you satisfied in the next few years. 5 wide range of uses shelves can add extra hanging space for clothing retail stores, clothing boutiques, homes, studios or dance halls ideal for hallways, bedrooms, closets, laundry or balcony. 3 retro industrial design hang up the commonly used clothes, you can find...

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