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Flowers & Vortexes
Creative Magazine


blessed is he who
inspires, shares life amidst
flowers, vortexes






ISSN: 1932-8753 





Covers I-VI



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  1. James Eric WatkinsSeptember 14, 2020 at 11:15 PM

    Thank you, Dave, for all you have ever done and continue to do.

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