I don't absolve my father completely of his responsibility for what he did to us... I feel compassion, maybe. He had his demons. But I still can't understand how a man can walk away from children. And leave them to starve, as we nearly did, if it wasn't for my mother going out and begging.
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I just have to proceed as usual. No matter what happens, nothing helps with the writing of the next book.Frank McCourt
The Dodgers are a club steeped with a rich history, ... The 1955 team had a brilliant season and began the Dodgers' incredible world championship legacy. We are honored to commemorate the 50th anniversary of this great team's achievement, as these players left an indelible mark on our history.
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Before the famine, which was in the 1840s, that was an emotional turning point... There are various documents showing how the Elizabethan English, in particular, were shocked by Irish displays of affection, by the way women acted toward strangers, walking up and putting their arms around them and kissing them right full on the mouth.
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This is an iconic team in Dodger history. It's not just any other team.
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I was beginning to think that you could somehow miraculously dig down into your memory and bring back stuff that is stored there.
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