Close to the Edge

November 20, 2021

And really, what more needs to be said?

BOO-ring Mystery Meat

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LBC Participant

3 years ago

Not close enough

Johno McMoose

3 years ago

I get up, I get do-o-o-o-o-own

Charles Cassady Jr.

3 years ago

Hey, this worked for Catcher in the Rye.

Another Bob

3 years ago

Well, at least he didn’t steal anyone’s art. That alone is unusual here.

Hitch

3 years ago

Reply to Another Bob

Y’know…it has its charm a bit. It could have used something else, but…Maybe an ombre?

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