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  1. Good adjective Deb DeSteno. The photo reminds me of country ham before it’s cooked. It’s a stretch, but it’s what came to mind. 😉

  2. Good adjective Deb DeSteno. The photo reminds me of country ham before it’s cooked. It’s a stretch, but it’s what came to mind. 😉

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