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Day 171: Adjust


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This pic does not directly relate to the story but in the larger context- yes!
The colors of her kitchen walls were light but that is how she liked them. The cabinets were arranged the way she wanted. That was her convenience. Then came her first 'guest' who was family. Very important family member. That member had trouble seeing the mason jars and empty cans the way she liked it. She changed and altered the kitchen cabinets to her convenience. She agreed. That is what families do- adjust. Even if it is one-sided. 
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