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					<description><![CDATA[This is #NotAnAd. I’ve been decluttering for a while.I’ve been seeing the dot cards ads. Before dot card: After dot.card: Better late than never. Of course, I shredded the old cards. I kept one copy of each card for the memories.]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is #NotAnAd.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’ve been decluttering for a while.<br>I’ve been seeing the dot cards ads.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Before dot card:</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">After dot.card:</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Better late than never.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Of course, I shredded the old cards. I kept one copy of each card for the memories.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[There is no shame in scheduling or automating when time is at a premium, but always take time to be prepared for the unexpected.]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There is no shame in scheduling or automating when time is at a premium, but always take time to be prepared for the unexpected.</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[I am now certified in LinkedIn Marketing Advertising Fundamentals. I did not know this was an option until I became a LinkedIn Premium Member.]]></description>
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