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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Poppies on Lapels

Armistice Day
Veteran's Day
Remembrance Day
Do you?

Posted by Mark Butkus at 9:41 AM

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Basil & SpiceNovember 11, 2010 at 11:36 AM
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