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A Tale of Two Aunties

A Tale of Two Aunties

How to not become a cranky bore

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Laura Rubin
Jun 20, 2024
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In general as we age, we tend to get more…specific. In my 20’s, when my friends and I dated older guys, I used to find it amusing how deeply committed these dudes were to their standards and quirky rituals (if not to us). 

A pal brought her famous actor beau around, meeting up with us at one of our usual spots in Nolita. Wine, charcuterie, café tables sp…

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