Mcfeely

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Mcfeely

adj.
inexplicably moved by predictable and well-worn sentiments, even if they’re trite or obvious or being broadcast blindly to the masses.

From the middle name of Mr. Fred McFeely Rogers. You deserve to be happy. Your feelings matter. You are loved. You are enough.

Wildred

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The Til

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Cullaways

a lone sand castle on a beach at low tide

Desanté

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Galagog

a person alone in a snowy desolate landscape

Irrition

a close up of a dandelion