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" Remember art is long and life is short so stick to art. "

Harriet Dean (find a different quote)

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Creative layout made of flowers and leaves. Flat lay. Nature concept. Floral Greeting card
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Xavier Martinez
( "Marty" )

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Elsie Whitaker Martinez
( " Pellie " )

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Micaela Martinez
( " Kai " )

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Harriet Dean
( " Pal " )

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About

 The pair went by "Pal" (an affectionate name for Elsie's domestic companion, Harriet Dean, bestowed by Elsie's daughter Micaela "Kai" Martinez) and "Pellie" or "Pelly" for Elsie Whitaker (from "Pelican", Xavier Martinez's nickname for his wife, Elsie).

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