Jen's Mum Will WriteJen's mum writes advertising copy.She specializes in white goods:washing machines, dryers, fridges,freezers, dishwashers.She hates these applianceshulkingin corners,power-hungry and fractious.One day, she will have a wood stove,and she'll write about things that matter-she will write about birth and death,about love and the absence of love,about fathers and children,about mothers and daughters,about lovers and friends.She'll write about the whole goddamnwonderful, awful businessof loving and being loved

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The quote reflects the narrative of Jen's Mum, who is currently writing advertising copy for household appliances. Despite her profession, she despises these appliances as being bulky, energy-dependent, and temperamental. However, she aspires to transition to a different writing genre, one where she can discuss more profound and meaningful matters. In the future, Jen's Mum envisions herself writing about topics such as birth, death, love, and relationships. She desires to explore the complex and contradictory nature of all aspects of love and will pour her heart into capturing the extraordinary yet challenging experience of being loved and loving others.

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