nathaniel stern is someone who likes to have fun. he has some, but feels he needs
\nmore. perhaps this is because he has spent some time at the South African Home
\nAffairs offices this week. he will work on this "fun" theme in the coming
\ndays\/weeks.
\nyay, art!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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