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In two places! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://elizalaffin.com/blog/2019/6/7/why-cant-it-be-easy monthly 0.5 2019-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ab5972ab27e39d4f737a96a/1571097187533-DHH34QA8MUV7WF69E6HL/IMG_0481.jpg Blog - Why can’t it be easy?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ab5972ab27e39d4f737a96a/1559960576763-6N71JYBI8M7SL871C1HE/biohazard.jpg Blog - Why can’t it be easy?! These look like Pain Sticks, all forcibly wedged together, waiting for the Orange Vessel to overflow. Disposing of this bucket, once full, comes with its own awkward shame, where the only pharmacy in San Francisco will take it. Also, sometimes there’s a dud - see the grey thingy poking out? 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