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Echoes of Affection

 

Echoes of Affection. Digital art created on canvas. December 29, 2024. Afrika Abney 


“Long nights, short mornings (2016 television movie) is about an examination of the romantic life of a young man in New York City and his sometimes fleeting, sometimes profound experiences with the women he encounters.”


I visited New York City from 1992 - 1993 and was a high school student at that time. Yesterday, I watched this movie and am not an advocate of open relationships. I believe in long term commitment, respect, trust, honesty and candidness. 


In 2016, I provided numerous services and have not provided any dance services since 2016. 


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