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May 28, 2025
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Removed from a piece you haven’t read yet, because it’s scheduled for Friday. It has to do with locking one’s door.

When I was describing New York burglars I was tempted to use the old term “second story men.” The googled definition: “A thief, especially one who climbs into buildings above ground level.” You’d think it would be specifically one who does …

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