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Spam - yuck!!! My husband has been to Hawaii several times as an instructor for squadrons there for a few weeks at a time. He said he usually has spam with rice for breakfast! Spam is bad enough, but to eat it for breakfast sounds really gross!
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Yes, spam with rice and some mornings with eggs. bleck

Pinto beans and cornbread! mmmmmmmmmmm I make my cornbread in a cast iron skillet too. I almost divorced my husband when I caught him about to crack a couple of eggs into it. Anyone from the South that makes cornbread (NOT corn muffin) knows you have a skillet just for cornbread! And the pinto beans have to be cooked with tons of chili powder. hehehe

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Thank you...I wasn't sure anyone had read it...

Hi Damsel,
I read it. Thank you. Your son is very blessed to have you for a mother.
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Fatback or ham hocks with navy beans. The chili powder in pinto beans comes from my mom growing up in NM. LOL

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Thank you...I wasn't sure anyone had read it...

Hi Damsel,
I read it. Thank you. Your son is very blessed to have you for a mother.
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Yes, spam with rice and some mornings with eggs. bleck

Pinto beans and cornbread! mmmmmmmmmmm I make my cornbread in a cast iron skillet too. I almost divorced my husband when I caught him about to crack a couple of eggs into it. Anyone from the South that makes cornbread (NOT corn muffin) knows you have a skillet just for cornbread! And the pinto beans have to be cooked with tons of chili powder. hehehe

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Chili powder in your beans? Never heard of that. We use a ham hock,ham steak or fatback. My dad would go walking and come back a bit later with a handfull of greens he picked. Maybe make deviled eggs and fried taters and you got a damn fine meal.

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My guy loves fried spam and he usually keeps a supply on hand for late night munching and then complains the rest of the night....but I love him still. I just refuse to kiss him on spam night!
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Spam - yuck!!! My husband has been to Hawaii several times as an instructor for squadrons there for a few weeks at a time. He said he usually has spam with rice for breakfast! Spam is bad enough, but to eat it for breakfast sounds really gross!

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LOL!
I would like to to invite ya'll to our next Spam-o-rama! It's an annual event held every spring in Austin to celebate all things Spam! I'm a veggie now, but I ate plenty of broiled Spam when I was a kid! lol
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AI,
I remember many a meal when I was a kid when all we had was pinto beans and cornbread (made in an old iron skillet). My Dad, who had ulcers, would have milk and cornbread. That's still my comfort food. Maybe Al and i can make it to Austin for the SPAM-A-THON! I wanted to get my son tickets to Monty Python Spam thingy when it comes to Houston.
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Pinto beans and cornbread! mmmmmmmmmmm I make my cornbread in a cast iron skillet too. I almost divorced my husband when I caught him about to crack a couple of eggs into it. Anyone from the South that makes cornbread (NOT corn muffin) knows you have a skillet just for cornbread! And the pinto beans have to be cooked with tons of chili powder. hehehe

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Chili powder in your beans? Never heard of that. We use a ham hock,ham steak or fatback. My dad would go walking and come back a bit later with a handfull of greens he picked. Maybe make deviled eggs and fried taters and you got a damn fine meal.

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I'm with you, CLee, you gotta have lots of chili powder in your pinto beans. I sold my cornbread skillet at a yard sale right after divorcing my ex. He had fried fish in it!
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Yes, spam with rice and some mornings with eggs. bleck

Pinto beans and cornbread! mmmmmmmmmmm I make my cornbread in a cast iron skillet too. I almost divorced my husband when I caught him about to crack a couple of eggs into it. Anyone from the South that makes cornbread (NOT corn muffin) knows you have a skillet just for cornbread! And the pinto beans have to be cooked with tons of chili powder. hehehe

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Chili powder in your beans? Never heard of that. We use a ham hock,ham steak or fatback. My dad would go walking and come back a bit later with a handfull of greens he picked. Maybe make deviled eggs and fried taters and you got a damn fine meal.

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I'm with you, CLee, you gotta have lots of chili powder in your pinto beans. I sold my cornbread skillet at a yard sale right after divorcing my ex. He had fried fish in it!
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9/11 is not a sacred day at all. It is a sad day when many Americans became victims of terrorism and a few Americans became heros and heroines because they went into burning buildings trying to rescue people trapped inside. Just being there and being injured or killed, or escaping does not make a person a hero. There were many victims and few heros. I would like to see the government establish a trust fund to give $250,000 and upwards to each spouse, child, parent, brother or sister of an American military person killed or injured in Iraq. They are heros, not people who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Granted it is very sad what happened to those victims, but it did not turn them into heros and did not make them what they were not.

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We can be Heroes
Just for one day
We can be us
Just for one day
- David Bowie, 1977


Right before I read that post I read Art's lovely post directed at me. It meant so much to me. I was touched at the thoughtfulness and care that was taken in the writing and I was going to write that very thing when I decided to read the rest of that page before doing so. The post you are responding to was the next one in line, though, and it took the wind right out of my sails.

So I went into my bedroom where Drew, who had just come in from work, was having a beer and watching the Orioles play the Red Sox on tv. I flopped down on the sofa and snuggled up to him and we sat there for a little while. He then looked me in the eye and asked what was up. He sensed I was a little down and we always demand that we are honest with each other about what we feel, so that was natural. I told him and he looked at me and said "a lot of people think Cal Ripken is a hero".

You're probably wondering what the hell he meant by that but I knew. What did Cal Ripken do? He went to work every day and he did the best that he knew how to do. Now, you must realize, the first year Cal played regularly he was the MVP and the Orioles won the World Series. He had to expect more of the same but his team only managed the play offs twice more while he played, and he played a long time, but he showed up and did his best. That's why he was a Hero.

Those people in those buildings went to work that day and they died for their effort. They did what they did every day and that's what makes a Hero. They came to make a living, take care of the people they loved and be a responsible person on this planet and that is Heroism, pure and simple.

To say that someone can not be a Hero because what they didn't do is, therefore, to me, pretty reprehensible. If you make an effort you will be a Hero to someone at some point in your life, and that's not nothing, so let's celebrate life. It took a lot of typing to say what we all know is simple but maybe it wasn't a waste of time. At least I hope not.

So thanks Art for your incredible post. I really think that it would be quite something to actually know you personally. Hell, I think it's just nice to know that you're here on this planet.

Shalom.

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9/11 is not a sacred day at all. It is a sad day when many Americans became victims of terrorism and a few Americans became heros and heroines because they went into burning buildings trying to rescue people trapped inside. Just being there and being injured or killed, or escaping does not make a person a hero. There were many victims and few heros. I would like to see the government establish a trust fund to give $250,000 and upwards to each spouse, child, parent, brother or sister of an American military person killed or injured in Iraq. They are heros, not people who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Granted it is very sad what happened to those victims, but it did not turn them into heros and did not make them what they were not.

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We can be Heroes
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We can be us
Just for one day
- David Bowie, 1977


Right before I read that post I read Art's lovely post directed at me. It meant so much to me. I was touched at the thoughtfulness and care that was taken in the writing and I was going to write that very thing when I decided to read the rest of that page before doing so. The post you are responding to was the next one in line, though, and it took the wind right out of my sails.

So I went into my bedroom where Drew, who had just come in from work, was having a beer and watching the Orioles play the Red Sox on tv. I flopped down on the sofa and snuggled up to him and we sat there for a little while. He then looked me in the eye and asked what was up. He sensed I was a little down and we always demand that we are honest with each other about what we feel, so that was natural. I told him and he looked at me and said "a lot of people think Cal Ripken is a hero".

You're probably wondering what the hell he meant by that but I knew. What did Cal Ripken do? He went to work every day and he did the best that he knew how to do. Now, you must realize, the first year Cal played regularly he was the MVP and the Orioles won the World Series. He had to expect more of the same but his team only managed the play offs twice more while he played, and he played a long time, but he showed up and did his best. That's why he was a Hero.

Those people in those buildings went to work that day and they died for their effort. They did what they did every day and that's what makes a Hero. They came to make a living, take care of the people they loved and be a responsible person on this planet and that is Heroism, pure and simple.

To say that someone can not be a Hero because what they didn't do is, therefore, to me, pretty reprehensible. If you make an effort you will be a Hero to someone at some point in your life, and that's not nothing, so let's celebrate life. It took a lot of typing to say what we all know is simple but maybe it wasn't a waste of time. At least I hope not.

So thanks Art for your incredible post. I really think that it would be quite something to actually know you personally. Hell, I think it's just nice to know that you're here on this planet.

Shalom.

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9/11 is not a sacred day at all. It is a sad day when many Americans became victims of terrorism and a few Americans became heros and heroines because they went into burning buildings trying to rescue people trapped inside. Just being there and being injured or killed, or escaping does not make a person a hero. There were many victims and few heros. I would like to see the government establish a trust fund to give $250,000 and upwards to each spouse, child, parent, brother or sister of an American military person killed or injured in Iraq. They are heros, not people who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Granted it is very sad what happened to those victims, but it did not turn them into heros and did not make them what they were not.

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Yet another post written to flame. Im taking the high road like DC did. God Bless You.

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We can be Heroes
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We can be us
Just for one day
- David Bowie, 1977


Right before I read that post I read Art's lovely post directed at me. It meant so much to me. I was touched at the thoughtfulness and care that was taken in the writing and I was going to write that very thing when I decided to read the rest of that page before doing so. The post you are responding to was the next one in line, though, and it took the wind right out of my sails.

So I went into my bedroom where Drew, who had just come in from work, was having a beer and watching the Orioles play the Red Sox on tv. I flopped down on the sofa and snuggled up to him and we sat there for a little while. He then looked me in the eye and asked what was up. He sensed I was a little down and we always demand that we are honest with each other about what we feel, so that was natural. I told him and he looked at me and said "a lot of people think Cal Ripken is a hero".

You're probably wondering what the hell he meant by that but I knew. What did Cal Ripken do? He went to work every day and he did the best that he knew how to do. Now, you must realize, the first year Cal played regularly he was the MVP and the Orioles won the World Series. He had to expect more of the same but his team only managed the play offs twice more while he played, and he played a long time, but he showed up and did his best. That's why he was a Hero.

Those people in those buildings went to work that day and they died for their effort. They did what they did every day and that's what makes a Hero. They came to make a living, take care of the people they loved and be a responsible person on this planet and that is Heroism, pure and simple.

To say that someone can not be a Hero because what they didn't do is, therefore, to me, pretty reprehensible. If you make an effort you will be a Hero to someone at some point in your life, and that's not nothing, so let's celebrate life. It took a lot of typing to say what we all know is simple but maybe it wasn't a waste of time. At least I hope not.

So thanks Art for your incredible post. I really think that it would be quite something to actually know you personally. Hell, I think it's just nice to know that you're here on this planet.

Shalom.

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9/11 is not a sacred day at all. It is a sad day when many Americans became victims of terrorism and a few Americans became heros and heroines because they went into burning buildings trying to rescue people trapped inside. Just being there and being injured or killed, or escaping does not make a person a hero. There were many victims and few heros. I would like to see the government establish a trust fund to give $250,000 and upwards to each spouse, child, parent, brother or sister of an American military person killed or injured in Iraq. They are heros, not people who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Granted it is very sad what happened to those victims, but it did not turn them into heros and did not make them what they were not.

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brillke

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We can be Heroes
Just for one day
We can be us
Just for one day
- David Bowie, 1977


Right before I read that post I read Art's lovely post directed at me. It meant so much to me. I was touched at the thoughtfulness and care that was taken in the writing and I was going to write that very thing when I decided to read the rest of that page before doing so. The post you are responding to was the next one in line, though, and it took the wind right out of my sails.

So I went into my bedroom where Drew, who had just come in from work, was having a beer and watching the Orioles play the Red Sox on tv. I flopped down on the sofa and snuggled up to him and we sat there for a little while. He then looked me in the eye and asked what was up. He sensed I was a little down and we always demand that we are honest with each other about what we feel, so that was natural. I told him and he looked at me and said "a lot of people think Cal Ripken is a hero".

You're probably wondering what the hell he meant by that but I knew. What did Cal Ripken do? He went to work every day and he did the best that he knew how to do. Now, you must realize, the first year Cal played regularly he was the MVP and the Orioles won the World Series. He had to expect more of the same but his team only managed the play offs twice more while he played, and he played a long time, but he showed up and did his best. That's why he was a Hero.

Those people in those buildings went to work that day and they died for their effort. They did what they did every day and that's what makes a Hero. They came to make a living, take care of the people they loved and be a responsible person on this planet and that is Heroism, pure and simple.

To say that someone can not be a Hero because what they didn't do is, therefore, to me, pretty reprehensible. If you make an effort you will be a Hero to someone at some point in your life, and that's not nothing, so let's celebrate life. It took a lot of typing to say what we all know is simple but maybe it wasn't a waste of time. At least I hope not.

So thanks Art for your incredible post. I really think that it would be quite something to actually know you personally. Hell, I think it's just nice to know that you're here on this planet.

Shalom.

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Oh bear, come here and get a PR hug!! You put this so well and it is up to each and everyone of us to say who is our heros and what impact, big or small they have made on our lives. You came forward Sunday night, shared some very tuff feelings about your day in NY on 9/11. You did not have to do that. Then you asked us all for peace for Monday and these boards calmed down. It has been stressful to be out here for the past week, and you brought the peace back and the fun and good cheer followed. For me... and I only speak for me... today you are my PR board hero..You used your pain to bring calm to many of us and you made many stop and think of the blessing we forget we have... and for that, I thank you my board friend.

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it's now September 11th, 2006. 5 years ago I stood on a lower Manhattan street and watched America change forever.So I'm going to ask a simple favor of you all. Please don't be vicious today. On that day 5 years ago thousands of people lost their lives for the simple reason that they went to work. You shouldn't spread venom on this most sacred of days.

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It is a wonderful freedom, to be able to express oneself in any way one chooses, without fear of persecution or retribution.
This isn't a sacred day. It's a day. Something terrible happened on this day 5 years ago and we should never forget that, but only in terms of working toward making sure such a day never happens again. Nothing sacred about the daily struggle to maintain our freedoms and rights as citizens of the greatest country on earth.

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Bear, thank you for your appropriate reminder, and your tactful response to nowvoyager. I must admit my response to her post was much like brillke's, but I restrained myself because I too am getting tired of the constant vitriole on these boards (and didn't want to add to it, even if I came up with an appropriate response that was half as eloquent as brillke's).

My own memory of 9/11 is also personal, but in a somewhat different way. My partner is a flight attendant for United. Fortunately, he was at home on the last day of his vacation rather than in the air that day, but he recognized a couple of the murdered United flight attendants as colleagues he had flown with (though they were not among his close friends). 9/11 also struck home because much of the information that later came out made it appear that the flight attendants were the first persons butchered by the terrorists that day. The first day my partner went back to work after the skies were reopened we were both nervous wrecks. For the last five years, every trip he has worked he has had to deal with countless changes that have changed his job from one he loved to one he simply endures until he can retire.

And yes, he got up this morning at 4:00 a.m. to work a flight, just like he always does. And I was nervous all day until I knew that his flight for the day was back on safe, firm ground.

I've not been on this board much for the past several days because I've been sick and have not had the energy to deal with the negativity. Today, I'm feeling much better, but for a far different reason I did not want to deal with negative energy.

Thank you for being a light on what will always be a dark, sacred day for me, as I'm sure it will always be for my partner and all our friends in the airline industry.

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It is a hard day to get through, more so if you knew someone who died or, in your case, have reason to worry about the safety of someone you love. We just need to remember the personal lessons from that day...stay close to your family & friends because each day could be your last. There are more important things than silly arguments or petty disagreements.

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9-11 is a very hard day for me. i lost friends that day , it tiik me over 8hrs to find my niece n 2 nephews (thank god they got out in time). Its a day to reflect , a day to always tell some one you love them for it might be the last time you see them.I was in the NYC area on vacation n watched the smoke in the sky . i saw people just standing on street corners openly crying as i did. hate is what took the towers down. i didnt watch path to 9-11 n wont, for reasons of not sticking to the facts.
may the heroes of 9-11 rest in peace knowing they were loved.
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it's now September 11th, 2006. 5 years ago I stood on a lower Manhattan street and watched America change forever.So I'm going to ask a simple favor of you all. Please don't be vicious today. On that day 5 years ago thousands of people lost their lives for the simple reason that they went to work. You shouldn't spread venom on this most sacred of days.

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Wow, a cheap shot. You've sunk to new lows.
It is a wonderful freedom, to be able to express oneself in any way one chooses, without fear of persecution or retribution.
This isn't a sacred day. It's a day. Something terrible happened on this day 5 years ago and we should never forget that, but only in terms of working toward making sure such a day never happens again. Nothing sacred about the daily struggle to maintain our freedoms and rights as citizens of the greatest country on earth.

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Bear, thank you for your appropriate reminder, and your tactful response to nowvoyager. I must admit my response to her post was much like brillke's, but I restrained myself because I too am getting tired of the constant vitriole on these boards (and didn't want to add to it, even if I came up with an appropriate response that was half as eloquent as brillke's).

My own memory of 9/11 is also personal, but in a somewhat different way. My partner is a flight attendant for United. Fortunately, he was at home on the last day of his vacation rather than in the air that day, but he recognized a couple of the murdered United flight attendants as colleagues he had flown with (though they were not among his close friends). 9/11 also struck home because much of the information that later came out made it appear that the flight attendants were the first persons butchered by the terrorists that day. The first day my partner went back to work after the skies were reopened we were both nervous wrecks. For the last five years, every trip he has worked he has had to deal with countless changes that have changed his job from one he loved to one he simply endures until he can retire.

And yes, he got up this morning at 4:00 a.m. to work a flight, just like he always does. And I was nervous all day until I knew that his flight for the day was back on safe, firm ground.

I've not been on this board much for the past several days because I've been sick and have not had the energy to deal with the negativity. Today, I'm feeling much better, but for a far different reason I did not want to deal with negative energy.

Thank you for being a light on what will always be a dark, sacred day for me, as I'm sure it will always be for my partner and all our friends in the airline industry.

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Not all of us are ...oh, wait. I forgot...I am in ignore subject/person mode concerning that area.

It is a hard day to get through, more so if you knew someone who died or, in your case, have reason to worry about the safety of someone you love. We just need to remember the personal lessons from that day...stay close to your family & friends because each day could be your last. There are more important things than silly arguments or petty disagreements.

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9-11 is a very hard day for me. i lost friends that day , it tiik me over 8hrs to find my niece n 2 nephews (thank god they got out in time). Its a day to reflect , a day to always tell some one you love them for it might be the last time you see them.I was in the NYC area on vacation n watched the smoke in the sky . i saw people just standing on street corners openly crying as i did. hate is what took the towers down. i didnt watch path to 9-11 n wont, for reasons of not sticking to the facts.
may the heroes of 9-11 rest in peace knowing they were loved.
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I didn't watch the ABC show, because of the inaccuracies. But I did watch the replay of the photographers who were taping one of the fire companies to do a documentary of a brand new fireman. Somehow it meant more because all of the footage was real. I'm not sure I have the courage to watch the new movie, World Trade Center. I don't know anyone who was killed, but we had trouble reaching my cousin. She had just left the Pentagon to work for the Department of Defense, but we didn't know where she was. Immediately following 9/11, she was called back to the Pentagon. She's a bigwig, has the highest rank she can attain at her age and years of service, and reports directly to the Joint Chiefs. She's like a cat with nine lives - has survived 2 major earthquakes, managed to miss being on the island of Bahrain when that incident took place. Oh, and she has been held hostage in war torn countries! Disaster seems to follow her around. Right after she moved to Maryland, the earthquakes started there! Small ones, but makes you wonder.
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The talent isn't in the ability to sew, but in the designs. My sister has that talent, but has only used it in infant clothes. She created designs for preemie clothes long before Mother Care did it. Each outfit was an original, and amazing. Unfortunately, once Mother Care came up with ready made, my sister couldn't make enough to keep her business going. Anyone for couture preemie outfits?

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Forgive my ignorance, but I always thought that preemies were kept wrapped up snugly in a baby blanket to simulate the comfort of the womb with a little jersey cap. They might benifit from a sling so they can rest while hearing their mothers heartbeat, but do they really need couture?
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***CORRECTION***
I re-read the post on TWOP and a couture house in France is only required to employ 15 full time artisans. They have to create 35 couture garments a year and show twice a year, both day and evening wear..
He also says that "Prada, Versace, Balenciaga, Pucci, Gucci, and many other world famous names present at Ready to Wear shows like Olympus Fashion Week, but don't do haute couture lines even though they do some couture-like work. And Commes des Garcons and Vivienne Westwood do only ready to wear, but are as "out there" as anyone in haute couture."
Unlike me, this poster really seems to know fashion..
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