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  1. Bob Murphy4:42 PM

    I hope you yelled at the poorly worded sign.

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  2. Anonymous4:44 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  3. gcallah9:08 PM

    I, in fact, whispered into the return slot.

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  4. Silas Barta9:50 PM

    I admit, I lol'd at this :-)

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  5. Anonymous9:59 PM

    Gene Callahan, the "Don Juan" of library signage.

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  6. gcallah12:49 AM

    Got ya, Silas!

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  7. gcallah1:11 AM

    By the way, I was sitting at the computer last night, apparently muttering. My youngest son said to my wife, "Mom, is he arguing with Silas again?"

    Swear to God.

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  8. Anonymous7:55 AM

    Have you ever thought one thing but said the opposite? I know I have. (at exactly 4:44 yesterday)

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