The new library fad: borrow a person

boozich

5-1-2008 7:44 PM

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5-1-2008 8:52 PM

alanocu

Very interesting. I had a great grandmother who seemed like a human book. She used to recount years and years of history when I'd visit her. It was very fascinating.

5-1-2008 8:57 PM