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His dad was an art teacher and helped grow his son's talent

In a summer of goodbyes and new beginnings

and as a metaphor for how our lives are knit together

She wonders about her birth mom and comes to appreciate both her birth culture and her adopted family's culture

Determined to get some semblance of independence

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