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Knock on wood? Crystal ball emoji? Those are rooted in my Romani heritage

Por: Los Angeles Times Opinion May 16, 2023

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“Place two dollars in your hand and make three wishes.” This is how my grandmother taught me to start a general palm reading. It goes on to repeat multiple beliefs about pretty much every human on the planet: “You’re a good and honest person. You don’t like being told what to do, you have many friends that ask for your help, but they are not as quick to help you. In recent years your family has grown more apart, which hurts you and... + full article



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