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Jun 4, 20235 minTrippy TrainJuly Rodriguez ran the Trippy Train ride for Happy Town Amusements, a traveling carnival company. He was born into the carnival business,...
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May 23, 20234 minThe ApprenticeMy parents named me Marta, but in the 4th grade, I added a silent “i” to it. I still pronounce it “Marta” but I spell it “Martia.” At...
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