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Hazards of Reading



Reading in the park next to Navy Pier for four hours. Ostensibly a good idea, but I've developed what my friend has dubbed 'a reader sunburn.' This is apparently where your knuckles remain pale white (as you are, of course, pale white) and the backs of your hands suddenly resemble half-boiled lobsters. You were worth it, New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance.

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  1. Sunburns suck, but at least the book was worth it.

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  2. @Red It totally was, although the backs of my legs got badly burned and I'm having a hard time walking today. *Fortunately* I'm a receptionist and I pretty much just sit.

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