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.¨.,..=†^$ sharp contrast for the stale black of $^†=..,.¨.
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..-«\=$¤¶@ snicker a bit. you usually get old @¶¤$=\«-..
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¨¨,~-;=%§@ calendar and timepiece as long as you @§%=;-~,¨¨
.¨¨.~=^§%# know what year it is. every page is a #%§^=~.¨¨.
.¨,.¨.»/*$ grid of nine starfields, hand drawn, $*/».¨.,¨.
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