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  • December 22, 2010
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    An Open Letter to the Lighting in the Victoria’s Secret Dressing Room
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  • November 12, 2010
    An Open Letter to Pumpkin-Flavored Seasonal Treats
    by Ilana Gordon
  • November 5, 2010
    An Open Letter to the Homeless Man Who Witnessed Me Totally Lose It Last Week
    by Mark Rooke
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