A Third Thing

A Third Thing

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About Jaime Patel

Writer, Ms. Magazine columnist, and the girl whose name was never spelled correctly on any keychain. East coast raised, West coast rooted. Loves to mom, cook, travel, and talk — especially about the things we shouldn't say out loud.