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Let's Write Steno!

by Sandra Clay

Welcome all Court Reporters to this brand new podcast! I am a retired Court Reporter and I will bring you court reporting news, quality dictations, advice, motivation and fun!! Please subscribe to support this podcast. If you would like to help with a donation click on the Listener Support at on the homepage of my podcast on Anchor.fm or the link below. Listening and subscribing also supports the podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you more content that just for us. https://anchor.fm/sandra-clay/supportThanks a bunch! Steno Duchess Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandra-clay/support

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Episodes

  1. TESTIMONY OF THE NTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION HEARING PT 5

    THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF THE TESTIMONY OF THE COMMERCE COMMISSION WHICH IS Q & A TESTIMONY OF HEARING HELD REGARDING A RAILROAD COMPANY. THESE DICTATIONS ARE TO ASSIST WITH BRIEFS AND PHRASES, SPEEDBUILDING AND Q & A PRACTICE. PLEASE CONCENTRATE ON KNOWING THE PHRASES/BRIEFS WITHOUT HESITANCY…

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  2. JEFFREY MACDONALD GRAND JURY TRIAL PT 4

    This episode is a continuation of the Grand Jury proceeding with Jeffrey MacDonald. This is part 4 of this series. The video is on my YouTube channel under Jeffrey MacDonald Case # 6 if you would like to see it. The link is below. THIS DICTATION IS READ AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED BUT I WILL SAY THAT…

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  3. THE SOLARWINDS HACK AFFECT 18K CUSTOMERS (CURRENT EVENT)

    THIS DICTATION IS REGARDING THE HACKING INCIDENT THAT TOOK PLACE ON DECEMBER 13TH. THIS HACK INVOLVED SEVERAL KEY PLAYERS SUCH AS MICROSOFT, GODADDY. AND FIREEYE AND COULD POSSIBLY HAVE EVEN AFFETED THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; ALTHOUGH THIS HAS YET TO BE TONFIRMED. USERS OF THE ORION PRODUCTS SUCH AS...

  4. DEPOSITION ON FRAUD

    THIS IS CASE NO 22 SECTION 3 ON THE SUBJECT OF FRAUD AT 100 WPM AND UP. THERE IS SPEEDBUILDING IN THIS EPISODE BUT PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR FRIEND ACCURACY. AS ALWAYS IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE READING FOR YOU. PLEASE SUPPORT BY LISTENING, SUBSCRIBING, AND THROUGH LISTENER SUPPORT ON ANCHOR.FM FOR 99…

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  5. THE GREAT CHICKEN CASE (MOCK TRIAL) PT2

    THIS IS A CASE I RAN ACROSS THAT I THOUGHT WAS FUNNY AND I HOPE YOU DO TOO. AS I SAID WHEN I FIRST BEGAN THIS PODCAST THAT WE WOULD HAVE SOME FUN ALONG THE WAY TO THE JOURNEY OF 225 WPM AND I AIM TO PLEASE, DARN IT. SO SIT BACK AND LISTEN OR GRAB YOUR MACHINE AND WRITE IT, EITHER WAY I HOPE YOU...

  6. JEFFREY MACDONALD GRAND JURY TRIAL PT 3

    This episode is a continuation of the Grand Jury proceeding with Jeffrey MacDonald. THIS DICTATION IS READ AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED BUT I WILL SAY THAT I READ THE FIRST SECTION FASTER THAN THE SECOND. CONCENTRATE ON YOUR ACCURACY. SUPPORT ONLY IF YOU CAN ON ANCHOR.FM BY CLICKING LISTENER SUPPORT…

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  7. SEVERE JURY CHARGE FROM A JUDGE (SPEEDBUILDING)

    THIS DICTATION IS READ IN A WAY TO HELP YOU WITH SPEED. FIRST IT IS READ MULTIPLE TIMES BEGINNING AT A SLOW RATE AND BUILDING ON THE SPEED UNTIL WE GET TO ABOUT 160 TO 180 WPM. THEN THE SPEED IS DROPPED BACK DOWN AGAIN FOR ACCURACY. SPEEDBUILDING PRACTICE IS IMPORTANT BUT NOT AS IMPORTANT AS...

  8. JEFFREY MACDONALD GRAND JURY TRIAL OPENING STATEMENT CONTINUED PT 2

    THIS IS PART 2 OF THE JEFFREY MACDONALD GRAND JURY TRIAL WITH OPENING STATEMENT OF THE PROSECUTION CONTINUING IN THIS DICTATION FROM PART 1. THIS DICTATION IS READ AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED BUT I WILL SAY THAT I READ THE FIRST SECTION FASTER THAN THE SECOND. CONCENTRATE ON YOUR ACCURACY. SUPPORT…

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  9. THE JEFFREY MACDONALD GRAND JURY TRIAL PT 1 OPENING STATMENT OF THE PROSECUTION

    I LOVE REAL COURT CASES, OLD AND NEW, SORT OF HOW I GOT INTO COURT REPORTING. I HOPE YOU ENJOY THEM TOO! I HAPPEN TO SEE A DOCUMENTARY ON THIS CASE AND FOUND IT FASCINATING; SO MUCH SO THAT I BEGAN TO READ THE COURT TRANSCRIPTS OF THE GRAND JURY ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL, NOW IT WILL BE EXCLUSIVELY…

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  10. TESTIMONY OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISION PT 4 Q & A

    A CONTINUATION OF THE TESTIMONY OF THE COMMERCE COMMISSION WHICH IS Q & A TESTIMONY OF HEARING HELD REGARDING A RAILROAD COMPANY. THESE DICTATIONS ARE TO ASSIST WITH BRIEFS AND PHRASES, SPEEDBUILDING AND Q & A PRACTICE. PLEASE CONCENTRATE ON KNOWING THE PHRASES/BRIEFS WITHOUT HESITANCY AND SHOULD...

  11. TESTIMONY OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION PT 3 Q & A

    THIS DICTATION IS A CONTINUATION OF THE TESTIOMONY OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION. THIS IS PART 3 AND IT HAS A LOT OF BRIEFS AND PHRASES TO CONCENTRATE ON. PLEASE BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE SO YOU DON'T MISS ANY EPISODES! THANKS AGAIN FOR LISTENING AND SUPPORTING THIS PODCAST. YOU ROCK! ANOTHER...

  12. TESTIMONY OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE PT2 Q & A PRACTICE & SPEEDBUILDING

    I REVIEW PT 1 FOR A FIVE MINUTE WARM-UP. THEN I READ PT 2 OF THIS HEARING FOR INTERMEDIATE WRITERS. THEN I READ THIS AGAIN FOR SPEEDBUILDING AND READ IT ONE MORE TIME AT A SLOWER PACE FOR CONTROL AND ACCURACY. PAY ATTENTION TO THOSE BRIEFS AND PHRASES! PLEASE SUPPORT IF YOU CAN BY CLICKING ON...

  13. TESTIMONY OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION PT1 (PHRASES & BRIEFS PRACTICE) 80-100 WPM PT 1

    THS DICTATION IS A TRIAL THAT ALLOWS THE WRITER TO FOCUS ON PHRASES AND BRIEFS WHILE ALSO TRANSCRIBING TESTIMONY FROM A HEARING. THE LISTENER IS EXPECTED TO TYPE THIS UP AS IF THEY HAD TO PRESENT THIS TO THE COMMITTEE. A COVER PAGE, APPEARANCE PAGE, AND INDEX PAGE SHOULD BE TYPED AND THE…

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  14. THE GREAT CHICKEN CASE (MOCK TRIAL)

    THIS IS A CASE I RAN ACROSS THAT I THOUGHT WAS FUNNY AND I HOPE YOU DO TOO. AS I SAID WHEN I FIRST BEGAN THIS PODCAST THAT WE WOULD HAVE SOME FUN ALONG THE WAY TO THE JOURNEY OF 225 WPM AND I AIM TO PLEASE, DARN IT. SO SIT BACK AND LISTEN OR GRAB YOUR MACHINE AND WRITE IT, EITHER WAY I HOPE YOU...

  15. WHY STENOGRAPHERS FAIL (ADVICE)

    This article is on why stenographers fail and I hope it provides some insight on how to become a successful Court Reporter. It is read twice, slowly the first time and slightly faster the second time. Please write with accuracy and the speed will come. Thank you all for supporting this podcast by...

  16. BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION Q &A 100 WPM

    THIS IS Q & A DICTATION DONE IN TWO PARTS. PART ONE READ SLOWLY FOR ACCURACY AND PART 2 IS READ SLIGHTLY FASTER THAN THE FIRST FOR SOME SPEEDBUILDING. PLEASE READ YOUR NOTES! THANKS FOR SUPPORTING AND DON'T FORGET TO HELP ME HELP YOU BY SUBSCRIBING . PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT PROVIDED BELOW. FROM THE…

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  17. QUICK TEMPER / LIT DICTATION FROM 100 WPM TO 180 WPM

    THIS DICTATION IS ON QUICK TEMPER AND THE DICTATION BROKEN DOWN FOR 3 DIFFERENT SPEEDS TO PRACTICE. THE FIRST READ IS FOR WRITERS AT ABOUT 100-120 WPM, SECOND READ IS 150 TO 160 AND THE LAST READ IS 160 TO 180. THANKS A BUNCH FOR LISTENING AND SUPPORTING! TRANSCRIPT BELOW. SANDRA'S STENOGRAPHY &...

  18. INDIVDUALS CHARGED FOR ALLEGED ROLES IN TWITTER HACK (CURRENT EVENT)

    THIS IS A CURRENT EVENT PODCAST ON THE RECENT TWITTER ATTACKS. THREE INDIVIDUALS HAVE BEEN INDICTED ON THE ATTACKS. THIS IS THE READING OF THE INDICTMENT AND THE ARRESTS. YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION AND THE TRANSCRIPT BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND SUPPORTING THIS...

  19. INDUSTRY AND HAPPINESS LITERARY 100-120 WPM

    THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND SUPPORTING THIS PODCAST! THIS EPISODE IS LITERARY AT APPROXIMATELY 100 TO 120 WPM AND IT IS IS OFF THE CLOCK SO YOU CAN WORK ON YOUR ACCURACY AND VOCABULARY BUILDING. IT IS ALWAYS MY PLEASURE TO BRING YOU THESE PODCASTS. PLEASE HIT THE SUBSCRIBE BUTTON SO I WILL KNOW...

  20. THOSE CATTY C WORDS

    THIS EPISODE IS A LIST OF THE MOST COMMON WORDS THAT START WITH THE LETTER C. IF YOU CAN WRITE ALL THESE WORDS, THEN GIVE YOURSELF A PAT ON THE BACK! IF YOU CAN'T, DON'T FRET! JUST PRACTICE AND YOU'LL BE A PRO IN NO TIME. THANKS FOR LISTENING AND SUPPORTING! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST…

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  21. DON'T SACRIFICE LEGIBILITY FOR SPEED

    THIS EPISODE WARNS OF SACRIFICING LEGIBILITY OF NOTES FOR SPEED AND THE PITFALLS OF DOING SO IN THE STYLE OF DICTATION. THIS DICTATION IS NOT READ AT ANY PARTICULAR SPEED, BUT READ MORE FOR ACCURACY PRIMARILY. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING. IF YOU HAVE NOT SUBSCRIBED OR LEFT ME A MESSAGE, PLEASE FEEL...

  22. THE INFLUENZA PANDEMIC AKA THE SPANISH FLU (MEDICAL DICTATION)

    This episode consists of medical dictation in the form of letters from one doctor to another on the Influenza outbreak of 1918. It was also known as the Spanish Flu and very similar to the Covid -19 as you will hear. It is not read at any particular speed to allow everyone to be able to practice....

  23. 140 WPM Q&A ON ORGANIZATION OF FOREIGN TRADE

    THIS PODCAST BEGINS WITH A 5 MINUTE WARM UP. THEN I READ ORGANIZATION OF FOREIGN TRADE THREE TIMES FOR GREAT PRACTICE. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TODAY! TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST CLICK ON THE LISTENER SUPPORT. YOU CAN ALSO FIND ME ON YouTube AT SANDRA'S STENOGRAPHY & SHORTHAND DICTATION. THE LINK IS BELOW....

  24. THE GENERAL SLOCUM DISASTER & PURE FOODS @ 100 WPM

    THIS DICTATION IS LITERARY @ 100 WPM. THE FIRST DICTATION IS THE SLOCUM DISASTER FOLLOWED BY PURE-FOODS. PLEASE DONATE, IF YOU CAN BY GOING TO ANCHOR.FM AND CLICKING LISTENER SUPPORT. IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO DONATE MONETARILY, YOU SUPPORT BY LISTENING. EITHER WAY, I SAY THANK YOU! YOU CAN FIND…

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  25. THE SECOND MODERN SPEED CONTEST (PT 2 OF THE HISTORY OF SHORTHAND CHAMPIONSHIP TESTS)

    THIS IS PART 2 IN THE SERIES HISTORY OF SHORTHAND CHAMPIONSHIP TESTS. I HOPE YOU FIND THIS TOPIC AS INTERESTING AS I DO! SO SIT BACK AND LISTEN TO THIS FASCINATING TOPIC. THANKS FOR LISTENING AND SUPPORTING THIS PODCAST! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a…

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  26. ST VS STEVEN AVERY PT 2 & 3

    STATE OF WISCONSIN VS STEPHEN AVERY PART 2 AND 3. THIS IS QUESTION AND ANSWER DICTATION. THANKS FOR LISTENING AND SUPPORTING. P.S. PLEASE FORGIVE ANY MISTAKES IN THIS AUDIO. THIS IS ONE OF THE FIRST VIDEOS I DID FOR MY CHANNEL BACK IN 2017 AND I WASN'T AS SEASONED AS I AM TODAY. WE ALL LIVE AND...

  27. LIES AND LIARS PT 2 @ 125 WPM

    HELLO AND WELCOME! THANK YOU FOR JOINING ME TO PART TWO OF LIES AND LIARS! THIS DICTATION IS LITERARY @ 125 WPM. PLEASE SUPPORT WITH 99 CENTS A MONTH BY CLICKING LISTENER SUPPORT ON ANCHOR.FM @ LET'S WRITE STENO OR JUST BY LISTENING TO MY PODCASTS. EITHER WAY, I SAY THANK A BUNCH! YOUR'E THE…

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  28. LETTERS @ 100 WPM

    TWO LETTERS DICTATED AT 100 WPM. HAPPY PRACTICE! PLEASE SUPPORT IF YOU CAN CLICKING ON LISTENER SUPPORT ON ANCHOR.FM OR JUST BY LISTENING TO MY PODCAST. EITHER WAY, I SAY, THANK YOU! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this...

  29. 100 & 120 WPM ON TAX REFUND

    Hello everyone and thank you for joining me again. This dictation is from my YouTube channel, Sandra's Stenography& Shorthand Dictation. This particular dictation is on Tax Refund and is read at 100 and 120 WPM. I hope this helps you in your endeavors to be the best Court Reporter you can be. If...

  30. EXPLOSION @ 180 & 200 WPM JURY CHARGE

    EXPLOSION @ 180 & 200 WPM JURY CHARGE. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO MY PODCAST. I AM TRULY HUMBLED BY YOUR PRESENCE. STAY TUNED FOR MORE GREAT PODCASTS IN THE FUTURE.. IF YOU LIKE WHAT I AM DOING HERE AND YOU ARE ABLE TO SUPPORT, JUST CLICK THE LINK BELOW AND SUPPORT WITH ONLY 99 CENTS A MONTH! ALL...

  31. PUNITIVE DAMAGES @ 140 & 160 WPM

    This dictation is on Punitive Damages @ 140 & 160 WPM. Please enjoy and share. I hope this helps you in all your endeavors. If you have any requests please leave me a message. You can support me by listening and with Listener Support if you want to see more great dictations, educational podcasts,...

  32. PUNITIVE DAMAGES @ 100 & 120 WPM JURY CHARGE

    This dictation is 100 & 120 WPM on JURY CHARGE on the subject of Punitive Damages. This audio is from a video I did on my channel, Sandra's Stenography and Shorthand Dictation on YouTube in 2017. I think many of the older videos on my channel are great for this podcast and I will be uploading…

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  33. 80 WPM ON WALL SOCKETS & A PLEA FOR MERCY

    THERE ARE TWO DICTATIONS IN THIS EPISODE. ONE IS ON WALL SOCKETS AND THE OTHER ONE IS ON A PLEA FOR MERCY. I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU REACH YOUR STENO GOALS. MORE EPISODES TO COME. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO SUPPORT CLICK ON THE LISTENER SUPPORT ON ANCHOR.FM OR USE THE LINK HERE...

  34. THE BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SHORTHAND CHAMPIONSHIP SPEED CONTESTS

    THIS IS PART ONE OF A NEW SERIES ON THE HISTORY OF SHORTHAND SPEED CONTESTS IN THE PAST. IN ADDITION TO THE READING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE SPEED CONTESTS, I WILL ALSO BRING YOU THE ACTUAL TESTS THAT WERE USED AT VARIOUS CONTESTS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. THE FIRST ONE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED ON MY…

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  35. ANNUAL MEETING OF A COMMERCIAL BANK @ 140 WPM

    This is literary dictation at 140 WPM on Annual Meeting on a Commercial Bank. I hope this dictation is helpful to you in your endeavors. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any upcoming dictations. To support this podcast, become a supporter by clicking the link below :...

  36. HOTEL COMPANY MEETING 120 WPM

    This dictation is read in one minute intervals then is read all the way through twice. I hope this dictation helps you reach your goals. Thanks for listening. See you at the next podcast. Please support this podcast by clicking the link https://anchor.fm/sandra-clay/support. Every donation is...

  37. THE FACTORY WATCHMAN @ 100 WPM

    Literary Dictation @ 100 WPM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandra-clay/support

  38. COURT REPORTER SHORTAGES FELT IN THE QUAD-CITIES (AND UNITED STATES)

    This podcast is to alert the listener of the dire need for Court Reporters in the Quad-cities and the United States. I do my best to get the word out there to anyone who maybe interested, age doesn't matter, however, the younger generations will be ones who truly decide how this profession will...

  39. JURY TRIALS IN THE SURROGATES COURT PT 1

    This is dictation at 90, 100, & 120 WPM. Thank you for listening! Your support is always appreciated! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandra-clay/support

  40. FORMER STENOTYPE INSTITUTE OWNER IN JACKSONVILLE FACES UP TO 5 YEARS IN PRISON

    This podcast is about Gloria Wiley who is facing prison time for using student aid money from the U.S Department of Education and the students who attended the school for her own personal use. Thank you for listening. Sorry for the static in the second half. Please become a supporter today. Join...

  41. What's behind the deadly violence in South Africa?

    This dictation is about the killing of foreigners, mostly Nigerians, in their country and it is called zenophobic, which means the fear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign. This article also states that in the process they are also killing their own...

  42. Short Stories Episode 1

    This is dictation of short stories. Then I pick one that I work on you with speed building using the staircase method. Recommended for advanced students and in the speeds of at 100 and through 180 wpm. This dictation is not timed dictations so if you're feeling brave and you write slower than…

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  43. ARE YOU PRACTICING DELIBERATE PRACTICE?

    Everybody practices. We know that. But have you ever thought about how to make the most use of your practicing time? I believe that you should be practicing smarter, not harder. Using the Deliberate Practice technique could save you hours of "just practicing" and allow you to reach speeds at a...

  44. Why Bitcoin Is Stupid

    Article from Mr. Money Mustache on Bitcoin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandra-clay/support

  45. SENATE RULES COMMITTEE HEARING

    THIS HEARING IS CONDUCTED BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE IN CALIFORNIA REGARDING WHY OVER 500 INMATES HAVE STOPPED EATING. GREAT DISCUSSION. THE PEOPLE INVOLVED ARE, SENATOR BURTON, (CHAIR) SENATOR KARNETTE, SENATOR JOHNSON,(VICE CHAIR) AND SENATOR ROMERO. OTHER STAFF PRESENT: GREG SCHMIDT...

  46. Jury Charge Dictation on Unlawful Seizure

    Thanks for listening. You can support this podcast with a small donation. It is appreciated beyond measure. Happy Writing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandra-clay/support

  47. Gaining Steno Speed

    Great advice on gaining speed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandra-clay/support

  48. Welcome to Let's Write Steno! Meet your host, Sandra.

    Hello! Welcome to my podcast, Let's Write Steno for Court Reporters and anyone who would like to learn stenography aka machine shorthand. I am so excited to get started on this new platform. Let's Write! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast....

  49. Let's Write Steno! (Trailer)

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome all Court Reporters to this brand new podcast! I am a retired Court Reporter and I will bring you court reporting news, quality dictations, advice, motivation and fun!! Please subscribe to support this podcast. If you would like to help with a donation click on the Listener Support at on the homepage of my podcast on Anchor.fm or the link below. Listening and subscribing also supports the podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you more content that just for us. https://anchor.fm/sandra-clay/supportThanks a bunch! Steno Duchess Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandra-clay/support

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