Archive for the 'December 2007'

And a picture of a gold watch. Dear Word...
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The low hems of high-heeled boys. Dear Word...
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Some guy once actually mistook me for Stephen...
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Where “moderate wear” means...
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Don’t look back, Bob. Dear Word...
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