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Jan 9, 2023Liked by David Potorti

This is great…and in so many ways!

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Love the characters of life and how you bring them to life on the "page." Also loved the irony in "stolen anti-theft device remover." LOL.

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Jan 7, 2023Liked by David Potorti

My first post-college job was in PR at L&T's flagship store. I was there from '87-'88. Would you believe one of my responsibilities was handling Men's Department promotions, which mostly meant interviewing models and selecting "ensembles" for a fashion show. Did our paths cross back then?

Kathie

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It was a few years before that. But I can imagine you would be perfect for the job!

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I so miss Lord and Taylor. Even when I moved to the burbs and could visit L&T at the local mall, the best one was in Manhattan. And how do I not remember that you worked there?! Well researched info about shatnez rule! Who knew? And love the Lebowski clip.

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This was a great read! Having worked a full holiday season in Sterns (another department store from the 80s), I still break out in bouts of rage when dealing with hangers. I am also convinced that Deuteronomy was a compilation of Moses' incoherent thoughts following a night celebrating with his friend, St. Patrick.

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