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The Mayonnaise of Human Behavior

(Or, Hopefully, I said sorry, if not, I'll fix that.)

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Amanda Goodwin
Jul 21, 2025
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I think it was my first year living in Billerica when I entered the public library’s Valentine’s Day Chocolate Baking Contest.

I can’t remember how I decided to make miniature homemade Hostess cupcakes—but I know that’s what I made. The ones with the little curly-q swirl on top?

Oh, wait—I do remember.

I had a coworker who couldn’t stand mayonnaise: like, …

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