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Wednesday, July 29, 2009 12:00 AM

My husband kisses his mom on the lips

Most displays of affection weird me out, but this is beyond the pale
By Cary Tennis

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  • Tuesday, July 28, 2009 11:52 PM

    Boring, white midwestern families kiss, too.

    I kiss both my parents on the lips - quick, very closed-mouth, puckered-up pecks. I cannot imagine it being a big deal.

    —The Maple Menace Read The Maple Menace's other letters

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