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Executive VP @BallardFirm | Co-Founder #MiamiTechSummit | Recovering Legislator | Nat’l Parks Ambassador | Dad to #DiazTornadoes | Cuban-American | aka “Pepi”

Miami, Florida
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Jose Felix Diaz
5 years
This is my father. He is my hero. He is also COVID-19 positive and fighting the virus in the hospital. Please keep him in your prayers. We are all scared out of our minds...
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What has two thumbs and is being released from the hospital TODAY?? My father. After nine horrible days in the hospital, he is going home. Thank you for the prayers. Thank you to the doctors. Thank God! #COVIDSurvivor
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5 years
Time for some good news. Congrats to the Palm Beach Animal Care and Control. They have TOTALLY empty kennels for the first time in the organizations’ history. Bravo!
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3 years
Powerful image: South of Havana, in Bejucal, the townspeople bring out la Virgen de la Caridad, the Patroness of Cuba, as the people shout, “Liberty! Liberty! Liberty.” #SOSCuba #VivaCubaLibre #Libertad
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The police in Santiago de Cuba join in the protests. See video. We have never seen that happen before. #SOSCuba #VivaCubaLibre
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3 years
Protestors flipping the car of a high ranking communist official in Cardenas, Matanzas, Cuba. These protests have popped up all over the island. They are not isolated. This is a movement #SOSCuba #vivaCubalibre
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4 years
My father was on hydroxycholoroquine when he went from near-intubation to healthy. I do not find this study “surprising.”
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A surprising new study found that the controversial antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine helped Covid-19 patients better survive in the hospital.
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3 years
Cienfuegos revolts! Car flipped by the Cuban people in front of the police, who are powerless to stop them. There is power in numbers #SOSCuba #VivaCubaLibre #Libertad
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Jose Felix Diaz
5 years
Major update: My 90 year old grandmother Yolanda is responding to treatment and is off her ventilator. She is breathing on her own. Thank you for all your prayers. A long road ahead but I do believe in miracles!!!! #COVID19
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5 years
I have been quiet and not told too many people. Because there is strength in silence. But there is also power in prayer. And thus I ask you all for your thoughts and prayers. Also, take this pandemic seriously. It spreads like wildfire
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4 years
What is, the worst year ever...
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4 years
Alex Trebek has passed-away at the age of 80 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. This clip is everything. Rest, Alex. Rest, sir...
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7 years
This cloud formed in Miami right before the game winning field goal. #GoCanes #NotKidding 🙌🙌🙌 #HeavenlySign
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Prayers work. Abuela is coming home tonight. After being on ventilator with COVID-19 and being told to say her goodbyes to her twin daughters, my 90 year old grandmother is going to my parents’ house in two hours. It truly is a miracle.
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@DavidJuurlink @FinzZombie There was definitely a time I was at least 2% nacho
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3 years
Cuba’s national police and their communist allies throwing rocks at freedom protestors. Try as they may, not even rocks can stop Liberty. #SOSCuba
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Jose Felix Diaz
5 years
This is my mother. She is the most selfless person I know. So selfless that she was taking care of her mother who has COVID-19 knowing that she, too, could get sick. She is now COVID positive, like my dad and abuela. This thing has hit my family hard. And we need those prayers🙏🏻
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Hey Jorge. @GamebredFighter Proud of you bro. Heck of a thing to jump in a championship fight with six days notice. You never would have foot stomped your opponent they way he did you. Weak sauce. #GameBred #305 🐐🐐🐐 time to wear some chancletas
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5 years
My sisters and I end up speaking 100 times a day. As if that will help. Btw, my maternal grandmother is also in the hospital on a respirator as of last night. So, lots of stress in our household right now. Thankfully I’m strong like my dad
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Jose Felix Diaz
3 years
Caught the ball ✅ Protected the baby ✅ Saved the beer ✅ #Hero
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5 years
It has been 14 days since my mom first took her COVID-19 test (which came out positive) and today her xrays revealed she has NO more pneumonia in her lungs. Thank you for all the prayers. Still hoping for better news for my Abuela. But this is great news!
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Jose Felix Diaz
4 years
This kid is a superhero, for sure.
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I want no smoke from this young man. Fantastic...
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4 years
I’d like to hope that Alex Trebek and Sean Connery are in a much better place insulting each other in the great Jeopardy game up above. #RIP
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5 years
He has been in the hospital since Thursday. The worst part is not being able to be there with him. He is too tired and sick to speak with us. So I get him on the phone once maybe or twice a day...
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Jose Felix Diaz
3 years
Government forces violently attacked this Cuban woman. Blood runs down her face as she fights for her freedom. Freedom is not free. Beware the callous and unmerciful hand of tyranny. #SOSCuba #VivaCubaLibre
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Jose Felix Diaz
4 years
My grandmother’s fight against COVID-19 ended today. Sadly, though she beat the disease, she could not survive its aftermath. Yolanda Ortega Cata was pure kindness. Today, the world is a little less awesome due to her passing. But her memories are those of pure joy and strength!
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5 years
So yes two weeks ago I tweeted that my grandmother’s caretaker tested positive. We think that is how the virus was introduced. My grandmother is in much worse shape than my dad because she is 90. But that is as can be expected
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He is 64 years old, so he is right on the cusp of the scariest age group. Aside from taking a physical toll, this virus takes a mental toll because he is basically in solitary confinement all day. As for us, we feel totally helpless. Not much we can do except encourage him
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4 years
I don’t care what you say, that is definitely a dragon 🐉🐲
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4 years
45-seconds of awesome...
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Jose Felix Diaz
4 years
This guy is definitely Cuban. Jumps into the water and not only saves the small dog but also his Cohiba 💪💪
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7 years
A concise and helpful hurricane preparedness checklist for those in #Florida bracing for impacts of #HurricaneIrma
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My 90 year old grandmother’s caretaker just tested positive for COVID-19. Please keep her and my abuela in your prayers. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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7 years
Met a veterinarian and told him pets were turned away at shelters due to lack of vaccines. He just volunteered to help #HurricaneHero #Irma
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3 years
This feels very different. This feels VERY DIFFERENT!!!!! #VivaCubaLibre #SOSCuba #Libertad
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3 years
The innocence of Christmas morning!!!!
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4 years
Miami in January is magical. Perfect weather for just about EVERYTHING.
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3 years
Miami is the greatest city in the USA!!!!!
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4 years
This dog is my spirit animal - nothing more rewarding than proper fan positioning
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4 years
This should make you smile. Video of my father, Pepe, as he was released from the hospital after a two week battle against #COVID19 #MyHero
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Jose Felix Diaz
5 years
Say what you want about hydroxychloroquine, but 3 different doctors at 3 different hospitals have prescribed it for my family members who are going through COVID-19. It is the first line of defense against coronavirus and many many drs are using it #Plaquenil #coronavirus
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The Miami Dolphins just had the most Miami halftime show ever!!! Celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop with some 305 flavor, starting with @TRINArockstarr and Trick Daddy 🧵1/3
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3 years
Video of the day. Stray cat struggles to survive imminent fall from upper upper level of Hard Rock Stadium…. and is saved by fans with an AMERICAN FLAG 🇺🇸🇺🇸 #GodBlessAmerica
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Congratulations to Florida’s newest State Senator Annette Taddeo. I wish you nothing but success in your new role #FLLegislature #SD40
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Jose Felix Diaz
8 years
Tonight we close a dark chapter in the history of Cuba - a day after Thanksgiving - we give thanks and pray for a free Cuba #VivaCubaLibre
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3 years
The PEOPLE of Cuba have so much vent up P.O.W.E.R. This picture shows that there is strength is numbers. 💪💪 Praying for freedom. May we be one step closer to the end of tyranny. #SOSCuba #Libertad #VivaCubaLibre
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Covid-19 idea for hospitals: Recruit coronavirus survivors to volunteer to spend time with COVID patients who have been totally alone for days. Everyone needs human contact. Solitary confinement is not good for the soul.
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Jose Felix Diaz
3 years
Sport has an unmatched ability to unite people. President George Bush’s first pitch at Yankee stadium several weeks after 9/11 still gives me, and countless others, such hope and strength. I will never forget this historic pitch.
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Jose Felix Diaz
4 years
As a lifelong college football fan, it is my great honor to announce that I was elected today for membership to the Orange Bowl Committee - College football’s oldest and most prestigious volunteer non-profit organization #OrangeBowl
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3 years
The term Latinx is silly and most Hispanics do not describe themselves as that ridiculous moniker. My abuelX would certainly not have liked it either.
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Jose Felix Diaz
4 years
The cast of the Office recreating their “Forever” wedding dance for a newlywed couple on Zoom is the reunion we have all been waiting for!!!!
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Jose Felix Diaz
3 years
Just chilling in Ronald Reagan’s chair, on Ronald Reagan’s porch, at Ronald Reagan’s Ranch, “Rancho del Cielo.” Happy Friday!!
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Jose Felix Diaz
7 years
Thank you to all my friends, family, and constituents for their support. Congrats to @AlexDLP40 and @palolaw2 on a hard fought race #SD40
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Jose Felix Diaz
4 years
Julio Franco’s swing at 62 is still 🐐 !!!!!!!!!
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3 years
This is awesome. Marine Corps Veterans who served together in Vietnam reunited after 50 years to recreate iconic photo. Amazing!
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Jose Felix Diaz
4 years
After sixty-two (62) days of being COVID-19 positive, my mom finally get his first negative test on Wednesday evening. Thank you all for continuing to pray for her and my dad. We appreciate it.
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Jose Felix Diaz
4 years
Photographer Jean-Claude Ardila has been trying to take a photograph of the sun setting perfectly between the pillars of the Clearwater pier for the last three years. He finally got it and it was worth the wait. Story here:
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Jose Felix Diaz
4 years
Tonight I met with @FrancisSuarez and he tried to convince me to move my tech company to Miami
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Yesterday we went through quite a scare when our 10 year old was diagnosed with appendicitis. Thankfully, the good folks at @Nicklaus4Kids took great care of him and his surgeon was a total pro. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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3 years
Miami exiles marching in solidarity outside of Miami-Dade’s most famous Cuban restaurant, Versailles #SOSCuba #Liberty @ReyAnthonyFL
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4 years
Yesterday, was my mother’s 50th day of being COVID-19 positive. Thankfully, she has no more symptoms. And my dad is finally NEGATIVE after nine weeks of testing positive. Thank you all for your prayers. Keep ‘em coming!
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3 years
These are some of the many cities where Cubans protested today against the island’s communist government. The people have taken to the streets. There is no going back #SOSCuba 🇨🇺
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Estas son las principales ciudades en donde se están registrando protestas masivas. Cada vez se suman más. El pueblo salió a las calles. No hay vuelta atrás. #SOSCuba 🇨🇺
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4 years
Powerful words from a gentle soul. Before you call the cops...
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Jose Felix Diaz
7 years
THANK YOU for your amazing friendship and generous support throughout this campaign! #TeamDiaz #District40 #SD40
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4 years
Officially an Orange Bowl Committee Member, orange jacket and all. #OrangeBowl #OrangeBowlCommittee
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5 years
Seven years ago this month, I got the email below from a young kid who wanted to volunteer for my campaign. Today, that kid is one step closer to being the 1st Speaker of the FL House from #Westchester and I couldn’t be prouder. Congrats to my bro @Daniel_PerezFL #District116
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Happy Easter to everyone. Thank you for all the prayers, and calls, and texts. We are (temporarily) separated, but our communities will rise STRONGER than ever. From my family to yours, thank you!
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4 years
Dear @BaptistHealthSF doctors, nurses and staff: My dad’s seven grandchildren wanted to say, “THANK YOU FOR SAVING OUR ABU PEPE!!!!!!”
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3 years
In Miami, multiple generations gathered today to honor the struggle of the Cuban people. Many of these kids (and their parents) have never been to Cuba, but they honor their families’ story and the bravery of the youth on the island. #SOSCuba
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3 years
I remember the good ole days when I could waste hours on end on Instagram and Facebook
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Jose Felix Diaz
2 years
I have to thank @FrancisSuarez @rabois for coming to the #MiamiTechSummit - great inaugural event with some awesome people @miami_summit @JustinSayfie #SayfieReview
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4 years
You don’t give up on family. Period.
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Their dog suffered a stroke — and were told they should put her down. They decided not to give up...
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And the Cuban people have reached the Capitol in Havana where they continue to demand freedom. “Liberty, when it takes root, is a plant of rapid growth.” (George Washington) #SOSCuba
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8 years
My favorite photo from outside La Carreta tonight #FidelCastro #CubanFlag #History
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5 years
Miami is the best place in America to host a Super Bowl That is all.
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3 years
I need this feature in my next car 😂🤣😂
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4 years
Meet Ziggy. He is a baby giant anteater and NOT a Star Wars character. He was born in our very own @zoomiami and loves to dance salsa. We live in a pretty incredible world. #BabyAnimals #BabyAnteater #Ziggy #ZooMiami #CuteAnimals
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Moms of newborns are basically super heroes. No sleep. Constantly nursing. All while recovering from a surgery that would debilitate most men (certainly me) for a decade #SuperHuman #PropsToMoms #WonderWomen - retweet if you agree
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My son Dominick just won his elementary school’s spelling bee (besting kids in higher grades in the process). Very proud dad. Thank God for mom’s genes
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George Sheldon was a FL political legend: A former State Legislator, Dep. Attorney General, Secretary of the Dept of Children and Families (for two states and the federal gov), law school dean, and @OurKidsInc chief. He was kind and selfless. He was my friend. May he #RIP
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@tim_cook Incredible. So happy for Messi!!!
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6 years
Good news! My newborn daughter has gained 25% body weight in the past two weeks. No paternity test required.
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3 years
Penn State Forced to Remove Fidel Castro Mural After Protest by Student Who Fled Socialism
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4 years
I don’t care what you say, that’s a dragon 🐲🐉
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6 years
For all those who were brave enough to run for office, congrats on a long and arduous race. May the victors be graced with a sense of healing and a desire to unite. Our Country needs to come together... and it starts RIGHT NOW
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Congrats to John Couriel for his appointment to the Florida Supreme Court. One of the nicest and smartest people in our State. We will be well served! #Florida #SupremeCourt
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As a kid, I always knew that I could beat my dad at Nintendo. He was old, duh. As a dad, I know my kids can beat me in Minecraft. I am not that old. I just don’t understand the game. But, now, I understand my dad.
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As a first year law student at @ColumbiaLaw , I was humbled to roam the halls that Ruth Bader Ginsburg walked many years prior. Her legacy was profound. Her daughter, Jane, was my teacher and her mentor, Hans Smit, was my CivPro prof. Every story about her was epic (1/2);
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No. More. Masks. Outdoors. In. Disney!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Not all villains wear capes...
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4 years
I taught Derrick Henry this exercise routine and I get no credit for it 🤯
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Jose Felix Diaz
7 years
At the United Nations with our distinguished Ambassador @RepCTrujillo #FloridaProud #NYC
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3 years
Libertad! Libertad! Libertad! #SOSCuba
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7 years
One final thought: I am so excited for @Daniel_PerezFL - he is a superstar and will serve the residents of #District116 with distinction
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Jose Felix Diaz
5 years
I just made some Cuban antidepressant for breakfast - also known as mamey shake or “batido de mamey” - retweet if this makes you happy! 😃😍😃
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Thanks to the amazing folks of @BioResponseCorp for disinfecting my parents coronavirus infected house. You guys and gals are amazing! #COVID19
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5 years
Developing new skills for the post quarantine world #barbershop
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Videos like this one remind us that no matter what we are alive in the greatest era in history. These babies are all hearing impaired and are wearing hearing aids for the first time. Their reactions are beautiful.
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