River Wisdom Wednesday | Joanne Harris

It's like the Riverguide's version of tapping ruby slippers.

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December 18, 2013

River Wisdom Wednesday | Joanne Harris

I let it go. It's like swimming against the current. It exhausts you. After a while, whoever you are, you just have to let go, and the river brings you home. Joanne Harris

It's like the Riverguide's version of tapping ruby slippers.

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