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About Town Character

Dropping in on bypassed towns, showcasing characters, and pondering curiosities • Based in LAN-kiss-tur, PA. • Curator of Surprises at The Row House Forum • Cyclist, Hack DJ, Pseudo Inn Keeper, Husbandman, Dad to five, Old Urbanist

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