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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social

@jennifersamantha.bsky.social
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Wife, cat mum, plant mum, day hiker, vegetarian cook/baker, Gemini, emptynester. I’m the middle aged animal loving, tree hugging, liberal, feminist, humanitarian, atheist, optimist people warn you about. Yes, I am, in fact, a goddess. No DMs-No AI profiles

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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Another huge edible #mushroom in our yard. Too bad I just discovered this #HenOfTheWoods, it looks just past good eats, but it’s still absolutely gorgeous. #FungiFriends #Fungi 🍄 🍄‍🟫
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Largest specimen of Coral Fungus I’ve ever encountered. It made my day. Quarter and my hand for scale; easily ten inches tall and wide. Firm, and looked remarkably like real coral. Douglas State Forest, Douglas, Massachusetts. #FungiFriends #fungi #mushrooms 🍄 🍄‍🟫
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Chicken of the Woods? Dudley #Massachusetts, on a dying tree in my yard. I would think these are past prime eating, firm but look like they have been beaten up by the nor’easter storm. Beautiful to look at nonetheless. I’ll keep an eye out on this tree for new fresh growth. #fungi 🍄🍄‍🟫 #mushrooms
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Received a gift of over two dozen Roma/Plum tomatoes. 🍅🍅🍅 Roasted them to skin ‘em, then turned 80% into Tomato Soup; the other 20% are in the freezer. Also have a loaf of Zucchini Bread in the oven that’s taking a long time to bake, that’ll be another post . #Food 🍜 #vegetarian #LactoOvo
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
#Vegetarian #Tomato #Risotto, a different way to use up all those garden tomatoes! Seasoned with home grown basil & parsley, red pepper flakes, garlic, onion, and Parmesan. It’s another NYT recipe, link will be in the comments. #food #LactoOvo not #Vegan but could easily be if you omit the cheese 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Sunday breakfast. 🍑 #Peach #DutchBaby style oven #pancake. Served with a dollop of butter; perfection. (No need for maple syrup) #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #Food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Differences between MY Corn Chowda, and canned/restaurant Chowder, is mine’s made with fat free half/half (but there’s a stick of butter in this). I add jalapeños to the party. And MY Chowda *MAY* have fresh shucked corn threads. Look carefully, you can play ‘I Spy’. 🤣 #Food #LactoOvo #Vegetarian 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Dumplings - store bought #Vegan, Greens - organic Kale, and locally grown Wax beans! Hub is eating it with leftover rice pilaf. #Vegetarian #food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Turned a pound of home grown cherry tomatoes into: Crispy Halloumi with Cherry Tomatoes & White Beans, served with Ricotta Cavatelli. Substitutions, kale instead of parsley, dried thyme instead of oregano. Finished with honey & lemon juice. NYT recipe in the comments. #Vegetarian #LactoOvo #Food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
#Vegan #ChicagoDogs at High Motor Bar & Grille in #PawtucketRI, Yumm-O! #food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Happens to be #Vegan, Basil & Peanut #Tofu, (garlic, onion, carrot, yellow pepper, jalapeño, long hot pepper, shaved Brussels) finished with soy sauce and lime juice. Served with brown rice. Fun fact, previously frozen, defrosted, pressed tofu has the consistency of moist cake. #Vegetarian #food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Not pretty, but pretty tasty for sure. Kinda made up as I went along Cheesy Huevos Rancheros with rice & beans, and fresh homemade corn salsa (cilantro free). Cheated and just dressed up a can of store bought enchilada sauce. Easy week day dinner. #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #food #KitchenTherapy 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
#Vegan #Ratatouille plus extra. Extra = Tuscan Kale, Carrots, Lima Beans, and tiny Red Potatoes; and, homegrown fresh herbs parsley, thyme, basil, garlic chives, and oregano. Roasted slowly, for well over an hour. Served with buttered bow tie pasta (not vegan). #Vegetarian #LactoOvo #food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Another homemade, not boring, hearty #vegetarian meal. Baked Mushrooms with White Beans, Feta, Tuscan Kale, and Buttery Breadcrumbs. Perfect on this damp, cool, rainy summer evening. Served with a chunk of Sourdough. Adapted from NYT recipe: #LactoOvo #food 🍜 cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020...
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Spent 2 days of my 4 day holiday weekend feeling awful, no thanks to my 2nd Shingles vaccine (reminding myself it’s WAY better than getting shingles) Woke up today with post illness euphoria. Made Pistachio Pesto (homegrown Basil.) 20oz; freezing in 4oz containers. #LacoOvo #Vegetarian #Food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Captivated by this mobile shop. Want to customize one as a retirement gig. What can I sell? Plants? Baked goods? Chotchkies? All of the above? Transportation, storage, and shop all in one! Set up at farmers markets, festivals, concerts; and sell out of my driveway during off season. Fun, right?
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Simple salad made of lettuce and shallots, tossed with EVOO, juice and zest of a lemon. Topped with pan toasted crispy grated Halloumi, chopped pistachios, and a generous amount of VooDoo spice blend. Really simple to throw together, amazing flavors and textures. #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #Food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Chile Fried Eggs, Mayo Oven Charred Broccoli (yes, mayonnaise), Yellow Rice. Beautiful looking dinner! But taste, meh. I’ve never used Gochujang pepper powder before, and it’s disappointingly mild (mental note for next time). Broccoli was the highlight of this meal. #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #Food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Wrapping up Staycation with a local made Cheese Board; and homemade Chocolate Yogurt Cake (6inch). Went to the Massachusetts Cheese Festival this past Saturday; left with 4 cheeses, butter, honey, nuts, crackers, mustard, sourdough loaf, bagels, croissants… All local! #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #Food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Ordered mystery produce items to challenge my palate and cooking skills; received 2 Black Radishes. Made Chips upped a notch with Togarashi & Black Lava Salt. Togarashi is blend of Korean Chile, Orange Peel, Poppyseed, Black & White Sesame Seed, Paprika, Seaweed, Ginger. #Food #Vegan #Vegetarian 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
We had never been to #RISDMuseum, so we headed into #Providence early to visit. Lovely and varied collection in both historical and modern buildings, quite maze like. As such, I know we missed galleries, and didn’t see the whole museum, but we plan to return. #Art #RhodeIsland
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Went to Providence RI today just to try #OhMyCod #Vegan #Seafood. OMC Platter, Crabby Cakes, and Crabby Spring Rolls. BRAVO, so so good! OMC is a traveling pop up on the east coast (from Florida), lucky for us they appear to frequent Providence. Recommend! #food 🍜 #Vegetarian www.ohmycodvegan.com
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Seared Summer Squash and Halloumi in a Red Wine Vinaigrette with fresh Mint, Parsley, Lemon Zest, and Garlic. Side of Lemon Kale Rice. Adapted from a NYT Recipe, replaced Summer Squash for Zucchini; same thing more or less. Easy to make; salty, sweet, delicious. #Vegetarian #LactoOvo #food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
#Vegan Spicy Shredded #Tofu with Broccoli Rabe Greens and Coconut Rice (cheated, rice store bought). Would definitely grate tofu again, browns up faster than having to flip cubes. May freeze the tofu next time and grate it while frozen, perhaps it will crumble less. #food 🍜 #LactoOvo #Vegetarian
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I miss the pre-COVID Salad Bars; so I made a sad version of one at home. There’s only two of us, so I didn’t go crazy, just enough items to give the illusion of variety. Nothing special purchased, we had all of it already on hand. Gardein Nugs to add a little protein. #vegetarian #LactOvo #food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Cold rainy day in #NewEngland. Spent the morning and much of the afternoon in the kitchen. Just what I needed. #Vegan Lemon, Tuscan Kale, Chickpea, and Pastina soup; Mini fresh Pineapple Upside Down cakes (not Vegan). Time to get off my feet and soak in a hot bath. #food 🍜 #vegetarian #lactoovo
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
We went for a short stroll, just to see the #LadySlippers, at #DouglasStateForest. Within 150 feet of the #SchmittTrail gate (North side of Rte 16) we spotted over a dozen of these beauties. No filters, damp gray day with overcast sky. A couple more pics in comments #hiking #hike #Massachusetts
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
NYT Grilled Halloumi & Zucchini with Salsa Verde. Nightmare on the BBQ, many F-bombs for the neighbors. Fell apart, but tastes D-Lish. Next time nix the skewers. SV is parsley, mint, capers, garlic, lemon juice, EVOO, salt & pepper. Served with pilaf. #Food 🍜 #LactoOvo #Vegetarian Recipe in comments
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Faux-Pho tonight. Shout out to #WorldSpiceInc for their Phonominal Broth kit! Sorry, no final product photo, 2 hungry 2 wait. (Udon, BokChoy, Serrano, Shitaki, Carrot, Basil, Parsley, Onion, Tofu, Hard Eggs, Scallion, Lime, Bean Sprouts) #Vegetarian #LactoOvo Would be #Vegan without egg #food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Been a hot minute since I posted any awesome #Vegetarian - #Vegan food. Here’s some awesome vegan Ma Po #Tofu from a local Chinese restaurant. Delish! I’ve got to learn how to make this, I know it requires specialized ingredients. Hub had veg Moo Shi, we shared edamame app. #food 🍜 #rice
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Refried Black Bean, sweet potato, spicy chipotle oven #tacos. Simple ingredients, easy weekday meal. That’s parsley, not cilantro (yuck!). Feta, mozzarella, and cheddar. Served with lime and the pickled onions I made a couple weeks ago. #LactoOvo #vegetarian #food #meatless 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Gourmet store bought pizza crust, doused with EVOO and truffle salt; then topped with tomato sauce, dried Italian spices, myriad of cheeses from “the drawer”, garlic, breaded eggplant, mushrooms; and finished with Arugula and more EVOO. Is it time to eat yet ? #Vegetarian #LactoOvo #pizza #food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Weekday, don’t feel like cooking, but feeling creative edition… #TraderJoes Faux Orange Chicken Asian Tacos; on soft tortillas topped with arugula and “quick” pickled red onions and jalapeños (made 2 hours ago). Happens to be #Vegan. Yes, they were fast, easy, and delicious . #Food #Vegetarian 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
My husband’s #Vegan #ChicagoDogs at High Motor Grill in Pawtucket Rhode Island.Yellow mustard, pickle relish,to, pickle spear, chopped onions, sport peppers, celery salt, on poppy seed bun. Oh my! Freaking delicious, and Vegan! (I ate the second one, lol) #Food #HotDog #Vegetarian
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
🥺The Trump Administration terminated Justice in Aging’s contract for the National Center on Law and Elder Rights, ending a critical program that protects elder rights, promotes the independence of older adults, and helps them live free from abuse/exploitation. mailchi.mp/justiceinagi...
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Buffalo Mac & Cheese (store bought familiar brand frozen Mac, dressed up with sauce, bleu cheese, and panko), Gardein Nugs, Collard Greens, Buffalo sauce, bleu cheese dressing. Simple weekday meal. Damn, I love collards, could have eaten all of them myself! #vegetarian ##food #LacoOvo
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Excited, Drucilla my cow horn #cactus has new growth; and I’m naming my #amaryllis #Lazarus now, because I was sure it was dead, so I stopped watering it months ago - was going to compost it, and WOW, it’s growing new leaves and a bloom! Bonus photo bomb by Murdock. #plants #houseplants #cats 🐈
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Don’t miss this program! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ JOY in Aging as LGBTQ+; Monday, April 6th at 6:30pm. All OutstandingLife programs are virtual and FREE! Please email programs@outstandinglife.org with the program name as your subject to receive the link. Learn more at: outstandinglife.org #LGBTQ #OlderAdults #Joy
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Bought 6 really BIG fresh white mushrooms yesterday. Dried out some stale sourdough in the oven overnight; smashed the cubed bread into smaller bits/crumbs. Whipped up a stuffing with cheese, parsley, onion, garlic, thyme, butter, white wine, EVOO, and veggie stock. #Food 🍜 #vegetarian #LactoOvo
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
In memory of my Dad, in honor of his birthday today, March 10th, it’s Waffles & Ice Cream for dinner night. A treat he would make us kids in the 1980s. Thanks to a dear friend, who was thoughtful in gifting me some special Sparkle Maple Syrup just for this occasion. #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
OsL, a virtual community of #LGBTQ+ older adults, is seeking #volunteers for our Board of Directors. Have #non-profit #leadership experience? Fundraising skills? Connected in the Queer community? WE NEED YOU! Please send a letter of interest and resume to: aronsteind@comcast.net #Volunteer
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
#Vegetarian Boiled Dinner with red potatoes, carrots, turnip, parsnip, parsley, garlic, onion, celery, and cabbage. Muslin bag in center is full of pickling spice mix; other seasonings include S&P, thyme, smoked paprika, and dill. Simple and satisfying. #food 🍜 #LactoOvo #NewEngland #StPatricksDay
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
A challenging hour in my happy place. Only 1 1/2 miles, but I was walking over crusted snow, balancing on ice, and trudging thru snow nearly to the top of my boots. Fog was worth the price of admission. (I need snowshoes!) #hiking #Massachusetts #US.ArmyCorpsofEngineers #HodgesVillageDam #OxfordMA
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Hungarian Mushroom Soup with a twist, I added Spinach and Barley (cooked separate-added at end). Loaded with Garlic, Paprika, Smoked Paprika, Dill, Thyme, and Smoked Dried Chili Flakes; oh and Sour Cream of course. Perfect on this raw wet New England evening. #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ OutstandingLife is a virtual community where #LGBTQIA+ older folx can safely and unapologetically be themselves. Membership and programs are always cost free; all you need to do is sign up: outstandinglife.mn.co/share/RTiwFX... Make new friends, gain community. #OlderAdults #OutstandingLife
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Taco Mac & Cheese, easy-peasy! Make your favorite Taco Filling; and favorite Mac & Cheese. Gently fold together in a casserole dish. Top with crushed tortilla chips and cheese. Pop in the oven until brown/crispy. Endless possibilities- add beans, jalapeño, cilantro… #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Aubuchon today, appears one of their cats is on sale. When I go to Aubuchon, I cannot ever find the cats. When the hub goes, he sees them every, single, time. Associate told him that people come in “just to see the cats”; "just ask" the next time she's in, "we always know where they are" #cats 🐈
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Orzo with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and feta. Splash of white wine, a little more lemon, even more half & half. Kinda just made it up as I went along. Stirred constantly like risotto but with orzo. Spinach was added after head turned off. Hungry, the house smells good. #Food 🍜 #Vegetarian #LactoOvo
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Not every meal is homemade with care and attention. I work from home, and sometimes this #Vegetarian wants a corn dog, with small batch Kraut and pickle mustard for lunch. These are Field Roast mini corn dogs from the freezer section of our local grocery store. #vegan #food 🍜
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JenniferSamantha.bsky.social @jennifersamantha.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
My WFH Assistant, Scully, needed a new headshot for the company wall. Here she is posing on my desk (and purring quite emphatically). #cat #cats #WFHcats 🐈
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