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An empty toy aisle full of memories

An empty toy aisle full of memories
Jose ‘JJ’ Balderas has a strong passion for creative writing and storytelling, drawing on his experience in college, acting and as an aspiring cartoonist. His passion for storytelling is crucial in his role covering the news, events and people in the Springtown area for the Springtown Epigraph and The Azle News.

I admit that every time I go to Walmart, I must pass through the toy aisle.

Maybe my body is conditioned to head down that aisle after years of grocery shopping with my mom as a kid.

I remember getting lost among a crowd of kids as we eyeballed the displays of the latest toys.

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Jose 'JJ' Balderas Staff Writer
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