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“Love doesn’t make the world go around. Love is what makes the ride worth while.” —Franklin P. Jones

The rollercoaster of love is, at best, the ride of your life, and at worst, a terrifying trip that leaves you vomiting. But that’s what good friends and pints of Ben and Jerry’s are for. Welcome to [FLY] Love, a tribute to all things “love,” and the many ways it makes us appreciate that ride.

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