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Erma Bombeck

For years my wedding ring has done its job. It has led me not into temptation. It has reminded my husband numerous times at parties that it's time to go home. It has been a source of relief to a dinner companion. It has been a status symbol in the materni

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The author humorously describes how her wedding ring has served practical and social purposes beyond just symbolizing marriage, such as helping her avoid temptation and signaling to her husband when to leave events. It also provides comfort to others and acts as a sign of her role during pregnancy, showing how an object can carry different meanings over time.

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