Quote by Moon Unit Zappa

I had a friend whose family had dinner together. The mother would tuck you in at night and make breakfast in the morning. They even had a spare bike for a friend. It just seemed so amazing to me.

I had a friend whose family had dinner together. The mother

Summary

This quote reflects the admiration and longing for the warmth and togetherness that the speaker perceives in their friend's family. The daily routine of having dinner together, receiving care and affection from the mother, and even having resources (like a spare bike) readily available for friends creates an impression of an ideal familial bond. The speaker finds these simple gestures and gestures of support and unity to be remarkable, possibly hinting at a lack of such experiences in their own life.

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Amazing

By Moon Unit Zappa

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