Erma Bombeck, title of book (1976).
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The grass is always greener over the septic tank.
— Erma Bombeck on Grass
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "The grass is always greener over the septic tank." in the context of "Erma Bombeck, title of book (1976)." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Erma Bombeck
Erma Louise (Harris) Bombeck (February 21, 1927 – April 22, 1996), born Erma Fiste, was an American humorist who achieved great popularity for a newspaper column that depicted suburban home life in the second half of the 20th century.
About Erma Bombeck
Erma Louise (Harris) Bombeck (February 21, 1927 – April 22, 1996), born Erma Fiste, was an American humorist who achieved great popularity for a newspaper column that depicted suburban home life in the second half of the 20th century.
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