Fairs From Afar & Sea-bound Sailors
No surprises here beyond the unfettered musings of your nostalgia-soaked mind.
The way we were
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So un-fair
A view from the top is a bitter consolation prize when all the joy is so close you can smell the peanuts.
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Decipher the decade
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Sailing takes me away
Before the race begins, the bay is filled with anxious skippers making final adjustments in this decade.
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B&W colorization
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Kimono comfort
As the national dress of Japan, a kimono is more than just a robe. While modern styles have mostly pushed this garb to the side, kimonos are still a common symbol of traditional Japan.
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Blast from the past
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At the net
No matter how hard you try, no smile, smirk, nor scowl is enough to fend off the awkwardness of a high school team photo.
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The 1970s are today's deciphered decade (1977).
We'll be back tomorrow. See you then :-)