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May 7, 2019 By admin 102 Comments

Debbie Macomber Talks Knitting and more

If you are here on my blog that means that you are a yarn lover. We love knitting and crocheting and working with yarn but it is also fun to find knitting in the other things that we love too. Debbie Macomber has a collection of books that surround a knitting theme and now she is working on a new project that we can all help with. Come learn more about it.

Purchase Debbie Macomber's Blossom Street Book Series

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About Debbie Macomber:

Debbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide.

Knitting has always played a major role in her life.

Debbie Macomber

Debbie learned to knit the summer she turned 11. Debbie already knew how to crochet but wasn’t familiar with the skill of knitting. After her mother took her to a local yarn shop and purchased yarn and needles for her, the rest is history.

We all know that knitting can be more than just putting the fiber on sticks, and that was the case for Debbie too. After suffering through trying to learn to read as a child, while bing dyslexic, her self-esteem suffered.

Knitting gave her a needed sense of accomplishment. It was something she could do and do well. Not only did knitting give her confidence in being able to accomplish something but it also helped her learn basic math and comprehension skills.

Knitting In Her Books:

Knitting played a major role in Debbie’s career as an author. After being published for a number of years is when she decided to write about friends who met and learned to knit — much as she had — in a yarn store. It was The Shop on Blossom Street that was the turning point in her career.

Purchase the Blossom Street Book Series

When Debbie first sat in that knitting shop at age 11, little did she or anyone else know all that knitting would mean to her and the role it would play in her future. Because of the success of that first fiction title that involved knitting, her name became well known within the growing “learn to knit” trend.

World Vision Partner:

Debbie and her husband had long been supporters of World Vision. Once her knitting series took off World Vision contacted her and asked if she’d be willing to be the spokesperson for their Knit for Kids initiative.

Because of her involvement with other knitting charities, she knew that by nature knitters tend to be generous. World Vision teamed up with Premier Yarns and A.C. Moore stores, and soon their warehouse was filled with caps, blankets, and sweaters from talented knitters from all across the United States.

World Vision Knit for Kids

You too can help support World Vision in many ways. Check out their website to see how you can donate money, supplies, or even finished items. This is a great charity to support and to join together as a group of knitters to make a difference one project at a time.

Looking around on Debbie’s website and the World Vision website you will easily find that Debbie believes that when you knit one, you bless two.

Debbie’s Yarn Shop:

A Good Yarn Shop, by Debbie Macomber

Owning a yarn shop might be many of our dreams. Debbie made that dream come true for herself when she opened her yarn shop, A Good Yarn Shop, in Oregon.

Her yarn shop, now closed, was opened after her series about it started. She wanted to have a place for community and to share her love of knitting. After some time it was too hard to keep up the shop and continue to write. Knitting will always be in her heart.

Blossom Street Series:

Shop the Blossom Street Book Series

It all started when Lydia Hoffman opened A Good Yarn Shop on Blossom Street. The shop represents her dream of a new beginning; a life free from cancer and the serendipity that comes from taking chances.

Each book in this series introduces different women, brought together by the age-old craft of knitting, who make unexpected discoveries—about themselves and each other. Discoveries that lead to friendship and acceptance, to laughter and fulfillment of their dreams.

Listen to the Show:

Want to watch live on YouTube? Be sure to tune in at 10am MST on the Marly Bird YouTube channel. If you can’t watch live that is okay, just catch the replay for your chance to win. Towards the end of the live show you will hear how to enter to win some amazing prizes from our guests.

Find Debbie Macomber online in the following locations:

Debbie Macomber Website
Go Behind the Scenes with Debbie on YouTube
Connect with Debbie Macomber on Facebook
Debbie Macomber on Instagram
Be inspired by Debbie Macomber on Pinterest

Giveaway:

WINNER:

Congratulations to Libby! She is our random winner from this podcast episode. Please check your email and reply with your full mailing address and phone number to [email protected] to claim your prize!

Be sure to watch the full episode to learn how you can enter to win a prize from Debbie Macomber. You must comment on this blog post and use the keyword.

FINE PRINT: While we LOVE your comments on Facebook, Twitter, IG, Ravelry and everywhere else we will only count the comments made on this blog post as entries. Please only one comment per person. We will email the winner directly so please make sure that you enter your email address correctly. You will have 48 hours from when the email is sent to claim your prize or we will pick a new winner.

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Comments

  1. Ginger says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:28 am

    Blessings

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  2. Jeannetta Willis-McFarlin says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:29 am

    Marly….God is good! nothing better then giving from the heart!

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  3. Vivian Trajano says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:29 am

    Marly and Debbie you both are a blessing to all of us

    Reply
  4. Sandy Locke says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:31 am

    Marly!

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  5. Karen Barton says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:32 am

    Marly!

    Reply
  6. Beckie Boraten says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:32 am

    marly

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  7. Mary Lynn says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:33 am

    I would love to win the journal, Marly.

    Reply
  8. Shannan says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:33 am

    Marly

    Reply
  9. Debra Glasheen says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:34 am

    Marley! Thank you for such a fun podcast!

    Reply
  10. Barbara says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:35 am

    Marly, I love your podcast. this journal by Debbie will be a great Christmas Gift for my DIL.

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  11. Trish says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:36 am

    Marly ❤️

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  12. Crystal says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:36 am

    I love listening to your podcasts, Marly.Thank you for all you do & thank Debbie Macomber for the generous gift. Keyword “Marly”

    Reply
  13. Cheryl Clark says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:36 am

    To have my two most favorite people, Marly and Debbie on one podcast at the same time! This is a dream come true.

    Reply
  14. Suzanne van Duynhoven says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:36 am

    Marly! Loved the podcast!

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  15. Trish says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:37 am

    Marly

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  16. Barbara Lienhard says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:37 am

    Marly!!! Great show, love your life interviews.

    Reply
  17. Kristi Wood says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:37 am

    Such an exciting live pod! Absolutely love her! Marly is the word!

    Reply
  18. Becky Caughel says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:37 am

    This was a great show thanks Marly

    Reply
  19. Mary M New says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:38 am

    Hi Marly,

    It was a blessing to catch your interview with one of my favorite authors! Thanks for all you do to bless your followers and fellow knitters and crocheters!

    Mary New
    [email protected]

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  20. Sandra welbert says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:38 am

    Enjoyed your podcasts Marly

    Reply
  21. Sharon TaylorI says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:39 am

    M-Mama, Happy Mother’s Day
    A-Artful, always making beautiful things
    R-Rare, such are rare gift to the world
    L-Lovely, a lovely heart full of giving
    Y-Youthful, fun upbeat, and happy

    Marly Birds wings are made from angels

    Reply
  22. Martha Alvarez says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:42 am

    MARLY… thank you for introducing us to Debbie Maccomber I will b looking up her books hopefully in audio form to listen as I crochet or knit

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  23. Sharalyn Caughel says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:43 am

    Marly, great show.

    Reply
  24. Christina says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:58 am

    Thank you so much MARLY for this awesome podcast! I love listening to audio
    Books while I knit and crochet so I’m definitely going to look for Debbie’s books!

    Reply
  25. Sheryl Legrone says

    May 7, 2019 at 11:04 am

    So sorry that I missed the live broadcast, but so glad that I got to watch it. Even if it was a little late.
    Thank you MARLY for such a great podcast. Love Debbie Macomber!

    Reply
  26. Agatha Timmons says

    May 7, 2019 at 11:05 am

    Marly – loved meeting Debbie on the podcast. She’s one of my faves and the fact that she’s a knitter is an added bonus!!

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  27. Sindy Feahr-Jiron says

    May 7, 2019 at 11:18 am

    MARLY!!!!!

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  28. Robin says

    May 7, 2019 at 11:21 am

    Marly

    Reply
  29. Denise Mathis says

    May 7, 2019 at 11:32 am

    Marly!!
    Hi, Marley! It’s 10:23 am in Mesa, AZ and sorry I missed the live broadcast. I’ve always been a fan of Ms. Macomber’s books, but somehow missed the Blossom Street series. I was taught to knit in 5th grade by a classmate but never felt comfortable doing it, but loved the weaving motion, so taught myself to crochet through books.

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  30. Carri Benson says

    May 7, 2019 at 11:42 am

    Marly, great podcast again! I love Debbie Macomber books. That’s really great to see she has partnered with World Vision.

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  31. Janna Koenig says

    May 7, 2019 at 11:48 am

    Marly! Loved the podcast. She seems down to earth and like a lot if fun.

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  32. Allyson Randel says

    May 7, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    Marly!

    Reply
  33. Cheryl says

    May 7, 2019 at 12:28 pm

    Marly

    Reply
  34. Gladys says

    May 7, 2019 at 12:31 pm

    Marly!

    Reply
  35. Dee Thompson says

    May 7, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    Marly, you are the best! Thanks!

    Reply
  36. Susan says

    May 7, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    Marley!

    Reply
  37. Laura McDonald says

    May 7, 2019 at 1:04 pm

    Thank you for bringing Debbie to us. Debbie and MARLY are wonderful

    Reply
  38. Julia says

    May 7, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    Marly! Wonderful podcast

    Reply
  39. Luann Wright says

    May 7, 2019 at 1:20 pm

    Marly, that was a super blessing of a show! Some books t add to my wish list.

    Reply
  40. Patty says

    May 7, 2019 at 1:26 pm

    Loved the Blossom Street series. Thank you Marly for bringing Debbie to the podcast.

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  41. Julia Ward says

    May 7, 2019 at 1:40 pm

    Marly!!

    Reply
  42. Cynthia Johnson says

    May 7, 2019 at 1:50 pm

    Marly!!

    Reply
  43. Susan Chavez says

    May 7, 2019 at 1:51 pm

    Marly!

    Reply
  44. Cynthia Johnson says

    May 7, 2019 at 1:51 pm

    I really enjoyed your podcast today! Very interesting! Thank you!

    Reply
  45. Zoya says

    May 7, 2019 at 1:59 pm

    Marley-

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  46. Laura McHenry says

    May 7, 2019 at 2:00 pm

    Blessing. Marly.

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  47. Zoya Michel says

    May 7, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    Marley it’s amazing how God moves in mysterious ways. I found Debbie Macomber book & knitted the blanket that was in that book, all of this happened shortly after my late husband passed away. I’ve met & joined the Big Apple Knitting Guild here in NYC. I started out knitting baby blankets for people in my church since I don’t have children- I wanted them to remember me in their prayers. Enough said!!

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  48. Kristi Jo says

    May 7, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    Marly, thanks so much for a wonderful podcast with Debbie. She is such an inspiration!!

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  49. Carleen Roberts says

    May 7, 2019 at 2:15 pm

    Hello Marly Bird and Debbie Macomber! I enjoyed learning about Debbie’s Blossom Street books, her Good Yarn Shop, her Knit One Bless Two program with World Vision, and her Be a Blessing Journal on your Yarn Thing Podcast today.

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  50. Sally Thibodeaux says

    May 7, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    Marly, thanks so much for having Debbie on your show. She is one of my favorite authors and I had no idea that she is a knitter! What a Blessing this is!

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  51. Kristi Jo says

    May 7, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    Marly, thanks so much for the podcast with Debbie. She is such an inspiration!!!!!!

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  52. Donna Miller says

    May 7, 2019 at 2:53 pm

    Marly thank you for having Debbie on your podcast.

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  53. Heather Spinden says

    May 7, 2019 at 3:00 pm

    I love everything you know or crochet “Marly”. I also love Debbie Macomber books. I have a collection of them. Also I have a personal note and bookmark from Debbie herself. I am reading a good yarn shop. Loving it.

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  54. sandra d wallace says

    May 7, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    Marly

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  55. cyrustalon says

    May 7, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    “Marly” I loved the podcast today! Thank you.

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  56. SCHONEN WING says

    May 7, 2019 at 3:39 pm

    Marly

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  57. Dee raines says

    May 7, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    Blessings

    Reply
  58. Deborah Poole says

    May 7, 2019 at 4:10 pm

    This was such a fun podcast with Debbie Macomber – I’d never heard of her knitting series, but I’m adding then to my audible wish list!
    Thanks Marly for the chance to win!

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  59. sandiepetit says

    May 7, 2019 at 4:21 pm

    Marly

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  60. Tammy Willson says

    May 7, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    Marly! This is my first time watching your podcast and I loved it. I love Debbie Macomber and am so happy to see you two together. What a blessing to my day.

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  61. Vickie Akers says

    May 7, 2019 at 4:48 pm

    MARLY – it was a blessing to watch today’s podcast!

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  62. Alison says

    May 7, 2019 at 5:00 pm

    Marly – Thank you for this podcast and also for your brilliant teaching. I am currently working on my first sock with you.

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  63. Selva AKINCI says

    May 7, 2019 at 5:27 pm

    Marly! I love watching your tutorials and podcasts.

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  64. Kris Crowl says

    May 7, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    Marly…nice chat

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  65. Collette Childers says

    May 7, 2019 at 5:37 pm

    Marly!

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  66. LISA Wolczek PEACE says

    May 7, 2019 at 6:09 pm

    Marly thanks for letting us get to know debbie macomber I love the yarn shop books also .

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  67. Elly Kawano says

    May 7, 2019 at 6:43 pm

    MARLY — Really enjoyed the show today with Debbie Macomber.

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  68. Arleen Ong says

    May 7, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    Hi Marly! Thank you for bring Debbie Macomber to your show! Read her book “A Good Yarn”. She does a wonderful job of bring delightful and charming characters to life!

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  69. Dani Arroyo says

    May 7, 2019 at 8:51 pm

    Marly! Thank you for your podcasts. I’ve been really enjoying them!

    Reply
  70. Rachel King says

    May 7, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    Thanks Marly for the interesting podcast and giveaway!

    Reply
  71. Pat mcateer says

    May 7, 2019 at 9:00 pm

    Blessings..

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  72. Elise says

    May 7, 2019 at 9:53 pm

    Thank you Marly for this podcast. I love learning about people, crafts and now books!

    Reply
  73. Marci says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:23 pm

    Marley. I have most of all the books Debbie has written. I have all the Leisure Arts pattern books from her Yarn shop books

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  74. Debbie says

    May 7, 2019 at 11:12 pm

    Thank you Marly for having Debbie as your guest. She is just awesome!!’

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  75. Louise Larios says

    May 8, 2019 at 6:04 am

    Marly!

    Wonderful podcast interview with your guest, Debbie M., and her interesting knitting story.

    Thanks.

    Reply
  76. [email protected] says

    May 8, 2019 at 6:16 am

    Marly.

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  77. Beth Kern says

    May 8, 2019 at 7:58 am

    Marly! What a blessing to be able to watch your interview at a later time. Work sure can get in the way.

    Reply
  78. Tammie Frankum says

    May 8, 2019 at 2:58 pm

    Marly! What a cool interview! I never knew Debbie had so many books! Can’t wait to read some of the knitting books.

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  79. LaDonna says

    May 8, 2019 at 3:48 pm

    Marly, I so enjoyed your visit with Debbie today! I have read many of her books. 🙂 I am a crocheter and knitter. I learned crochet first…over 44 years ago.

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  80. Diana says

    May 9, 2019 at 2:49 am

    Marly

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  81. Harmony Terry says

    May 9, 2019 at 3:26 am

    Marly thanks for Beijing great guests each week.

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  82. Harmony Terry says

    May 9, 2019 at 3:28 am

    That was supposed to say bringing….dang autocorrect! Lol

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  83. Pat Miller says

    May 9, 2019 at 8:00 am

    Marly is the word…

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  84. Ruth Darelius says

    May 9, 2019 at 4:57 pm

    Marly-I enjoyed listening to your conversation with Debbie Macomber. She may be a woman of a certain age, but she is still a very busy person with many wonderful ideas and projects. Thank you.

    Reply
  85. Shelina Bahr says

    May 9, 2019 at 10:58 pm

    Marly! 🙂

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  86. Serena Lee says

    May 10, 2019 at 4:43 am

    Marly is amazing! This show was interesting, Debbie seems like a very sweet lady!

    Reply
  87. Cassandra Brown says

    May 10, 2019 at 11:37 am

    Marly

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  88. Libby says

    May 10, 2019 at 12:33 pm

    Marly. I just placed an order for 4 Blessings Journals for gifts. Now I need one for me! Thanks!!!!

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  89. Nancy says

    May 11, 2019 at 8:38 pm

    Marly. Wonderful show. I read Debbie many years ago and now that I’ve watched the show I will order her Blossom Street books.

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  90. Ida Williamson says

    May 14, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    Marly thanks for having my favorite author on the show!

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  91. Stephanie says

    May 14, 2019 at 8:19 pm

    Thank you Marly for another great show!

    Reply
  92. Michele Lefler says

    May 15, 2019 at 8:31 pm

    Marly, thanks for the delightful podcast! thanks to Debbie too!

    Reply
  93. Cheryl Clark says

    May 15, 2019 at 10:11 pm

    Marly all the way! Debbie is the best writer!

    Reply
  94. Beth Stinson says

    May 19, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    It is a blessing to see 2 of my favorite people on the same video Debbie Macomber and Marly Bird! Two women with very generous hearts!

    Reply
  95. Beth Stinson says

    May 19, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    Marly Bird and Debbie Macomber – two women with generous hearts!

    Reply
  96. Helen Horn says

    May 20, 2019 at 1:41 pm

    love watching your vidios and the project you have

    Reply
  97. Colleen Chaaban says

    May 21, 2019 at 7:28 pm

    Marly – I enjoyed the podcast. Looking forward to checking out some of your books.

    Reply
  98. Margaret Donald says

    May 22, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    Love you Marly!

    Reply
  99. Michelle says

    May 23, 2019 at 1:22 pm

    Marly Bird and Debbie Macomber – two women with wonderfully generous hearts!

    Reply
  100. Mary Alice Helgesen says

    May 28, 2019 at 11:03 am

    Marly, Thank you! This podcast was a blessing. I have liked Debbie Macomber for a while. My favorite knitting bag is related to her someway – probably a license.

    Reply
  101. samedinamics says

    May 29, 2019 at 11:26 am

    Marly!

    Reply
  102. MARYPAT says

    May 31, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    MARLY YOUR THE BEST ! AND THANKS DEBBIE!!

    Reply

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