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Looking into the worn photo album, Marie remembered good times. But seeing herself with her young family, she felt sad. They appeared ideal–hair groomed, clothes clean and everything a little too posed. Could this be what people thought seeing them from a distance or like this, in a picture?
Life is never like that, she thought. Our real life was never that perfect. The idea was difficult to swallow.
The Bag Lady 
The facade usually masks the reality. Well done.
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