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A Rite of Passage

Sayings to soothe & inspire

“Be thankful for the bad things in life. For they opened your eyes to the good things you weren’t paying attention to before.”
– Jim Henson

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Jim Henson, Jim Henson and puppet, Jim Henson Kermit, Kermit, Young Jim Henson
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Part Three – The Remains

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