Cowboy Charity
July 3, 2024A cowboy from Wyoming taught me everything I know about charity. He taught me that charity is about respecting our shared human experience.
A cowboy from Wyoming taught me everything I know about charity. He taught me that charity is about respecting our shared human experience.
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