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Scenes from a Friday night…

We started at @littleblackbirddc a new wine bar in Cleveland Park where we had great food, drink, and conversation into the evening. We then headed down the street to @atomicbilliards for a whole different experience and to keep the conversation going. I treasure my friendships with @sylviacolella (who had a birthday recently), @districtofchic, and @blonde_inthedistrict they’re the real deal 🥰

My dress is @adamlippes borrowed via @renttherunway and Cheetos with Sauvignon Blanc is a really fun pairing!
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Night and day…

Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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If @thechicks are in town you can bet @debbiefaye78 and I will be there! So when we heard they were coming to @merriweatherpp we were so excited. And their concert did not disappoint. As always, a phenomenal show! If The Chicks come to your neck of the woods I highly recommend you go!

Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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For years I’ve trusted @somaintimates for the right bras and the right fit but it had been a while since I visited a Soma boutique to try on all the styles they currently have for a large bust. I must say I was impressed! Knowledgeable staff, extensive collection in larger sizes, and some of the most comfortable and innovative bras in up to H cups! Each body is different but what I loved:

- The Stunning Push-Up: targeted for the DD+ customer gives amazing lift and great shape under fitted knits.

- The Unbelievable Lift Scoop Balconette: sexy, supportive, and so lightweight!

- The Embraceable Wireless: I’ve recommended this wireless bra for large busts for years and was in need for a new one! 

- The Stunning Support Smooth Balconette: this is the perfect t-shirt bra for large busts with padded straps and disappears under knits

- The Stunning Starlet Multi-Way Strapless: recently improved for more support and more comfort, this wireless bra stays put and gives fab shape

I also picked up some of Soma’s iconic Vanishing Edge panties which keep you line-free. The whole Vanishing collection is genius. I loved being able to donate my gently used bras at my local Soma boutique to give to those in need. We all deserve a lift and Soma strives to achieve that. It’s why I’ve been a fan and customer for years and am honored to partner with them. Soma is the perfect fitting bra solution. Visit the link in my bio to shop and to find your local Soma boutique! #SomaPartner #SomaBraFit #SomaStartsWithMe
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If I close my eyes you can’t tell one is still bloodshot 😜

Still recovering from my eye surgery but feeling more myself. Getting dolled up helps me feel me. Bright colors and bold jewelry have been signature Alison since I was a kid! 

Sweater: @favorite.daughter 
Earrings: Amazon
Necklace: @_jennybird (old)
Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
Bra: @lovebravissimo 
Lipstick: @glossier 
Pins as “cufflinks”: vintage

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It was so funny and so quick I couldn’t not share! I bought this @hulkenbag a year ago and use it all the time. Carting shoot supplies, groceries, packing for road trips, and carting donations. This weekend @thenewdealcafe in @cityofgreenbelt hosted a community clothing swap so I made sure my family and I went through our summer wardrobes to gather that which we no longer needed or fit.

This wasn’t the first clothing swap and folks in town know my style (and my job) so there were some waiting for my arrival. Look how fast I cleared out this big bag! Speaking of the bag one other swap attendee said she got herself a Hulken after seeing mine in action!

It’s so great to know our old clothes are getting a good life and this bag makes carting them to the cafe so easy! I got my Hulken on Amazon, it comes in other colors and sizes too: https://amzn.to/48iTY4Y yep the bag is as great as all those ads you see on social media, I’m a big fan!
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Oscar was a rescue and came with some… quirks. Over the years we have come to understand him and he has come to trust us. He’s a diva, a snuggler, he could play catch for hours, and he’s my husband’s shadow. 

We’ve never had a small breed dog before and it’s a whole different experience. But we adore Oscar and couldn’t imagine our life without him! Thank you for coming into our life Oskie McGoskie! 🐾❤️
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Outfit Posts · August 30, 2010

Going Green – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

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It is so easy to reduce your waste without sacrificing time, lifestyle, or quality. Here’s a few things my family and I have implemented that we have found to be easy, and better for our lovely planet.

Compost It!
We didn’t have a compost pile for years because… well because we were lazy. I perceived a compost pile and requiring regular maintenance – to flip it over, to keep it moist, to deal with raccoons and stink and bugs and more.

A few months ago I acquired a great chair on Freecycle. When I went to pick it up, the owner had two black plastic composters ir?t=whaevewomneei 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000FCNH76sitting on her driveway. My husband commented on them and she said we could have them. They were never used, and the classic dome style. We put them in our side yard, less than ten feet from our back door. We used a shovel to break up the land under them, screwed them into the ground, and then tossed in the bag of clippings from the morning’s mowing of the lawn. Since then, we just toss things in there. We don’t worry about adding water, letting it air out, or even turning very often (and when we turn, we just shove a shovel in there and wiggle it around).

Since April, our compostersir?t=whaevewomneei 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000FCNH76 have never gotten over half full. The waste breaks down so fast, it is amazing. What we add to our compost bins:

Grass clippings, corn husks and cobs, shells from shrimp and crab feasts, shells from peanuts and pistachios, ends and peels from produce, tea bags, leftovers (no beef, fat or dairy but will include tofu, pasta, rice, oatmeal, beans, bread, as well as regular produce) that are past their prime, fish skin, dryer lint, used Kleenexes and Q-tips, the leftover soy milk in a carton that is expired, egg shells, coffee grounds (we have a French Press but you can compost filters with the grounds), the contents of our bagless vacuum cleaner, Styrofoam peanuts, biodegradable grocery bags that my mom used to send home one of Emerson’s dirty cloth diapers (don’t really want to reuse even to clean up dog poop).

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This is a composter that belongs to someone in my town.  You don't even need to spend money on a composter – these folks used some old bookcases to keep their grass clipping and leaves!

We have cardboard/paper recycling in our community but if we didn’t, the compost could easily handle torn up small pieces of paper and cardboard (receipts, TP roll, torn cereal boxes, etc.). Since we recycle all paper and cardboard and have our compost bins (and use cloth rags and napkins and cloth diapers and wipes for Emerson), we end up only filling two plastic grocery bags worth of regular trash a week.

I know not everyone has a yard big enough for a compost bin; last week I read a fabulous article in the Washington Post Express about composting in an apartment or small home. There are compsoters specifically created for inside the homeir?t=whaevewomneei 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B003XVKEEK, containers to hold scraps in your kitchen until you can get to your compost binir?t=whaevewomneei 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B001CTHARY, and Washington DC even has a compost pickup service. Compost Cab will provide you with a bin for scraps, will pick up your waste each week. Your contributions will be delivered to Engaged Community Offshoots, a nonprofit farm in Prince George's County. After nine months, if you like, you can get the soil that was made from your kitchen waste. If not, the soil is used at ECO to support sustainable urban agriculture projects. Check to see if your area has a similar service!

We are not a home of green thumbs. Our co-op regularly leaves notes on our door that we need to try to get the grass to grow thicker, to trim our hedges, keep our yard up to standard. We don’t compost to pamper petunias or help grow bigger tomatoes. But compost becomes dirt, and dirt can be used most anywhere. Our compost bins have a door at the bottom that we can open and shovel out the Black Gold – we sprinkle over our few gardens and also over the front yard to help the grass grow better. We also have offered the compost to neighbors who are better landscapers than we. You don’t have to garden to find a compost bin beneficial – after all, if there is land, there is dirt!

We have three dogs, and that means we have a LOT of pet waste in our yard (and their running around is a big reason why our grass is so nonexistent). I researched pet waste composting, and found it doesn’t always work well in the DC area due to the high clay content in our soil. We figured we would at least try a cheap method and see if we have luck. My husband inherited a post digger from his grandfather – it is sort of like a hand-cranked giant screwdriver. Every couple of months, my husband digs a deep hole (few feet) along the back perimeter of our yard. We have a stone patio tile that is three feet square and heavy that we use as the lid. My husband will lift the concrete tile and shovel all the dog waste into the hole. When it gets to be about a foot from the top, he will fill the rest of the hole with soil and create a new hole. The holes are in the very back of our yard, away from any vegetation or other neighbors’ gardens. The smell is nonexistent thanks to the heavy lid (and the lid makes it critter-proof and kid-proof). These holes have sunk a bit over time, but haven’t completely composted. When they sink, we just add more soil and tamp it down. Far better than landfills full of plastic-encased dog waste!

Recycle It!
So you recycle your cans and bottles, but do you recycle anything else? Check your local government to see what they permit in your recycling bins. Even if your community doesn’t recycle, doesn’t mean you can’t. We keep an old trash can in our pantry and in there goes all paper and cardboard – junk mail, cereal boxes, toilet paper rolls, cardboard egg crates, receipts, shredded bills and personal mail, read newspapers and magazines, the pieces from Emerson’s books that she destroys (NOW I see why cardboard books are rarely seen at yard and consignment sales – they get mutilated by children!)… all this goes in the bin. Then on Sundays on our way to the farmer’s market we stop by the local Abitibi Paper Retriever dumpster and drop it all there. We find this is easier than trying to have it in our weekly recycling and not have it fly everywhere with rain and wind, and it’s nice that profits go to the community.

Yogurt tubs are not often covered by local recycling programs. However there are programs that will recycle #5 plastics. Preserve has a program called Gimme 5 that helps you recycle such containers. Their site has a list of retail locations that take #5 plastics, and they even have a program where you can mail back such plastics. We have a local business who will collect these plastics and ship them back for us – Preserve has done the research and proves it is more environmentally friendly to use the energy to ship back the plastics than have them sit in a landfill. Check it out and see if it is available in your area!

Buy it Used!
I think any savvy shopper knows the beauty that is eBay. So nice to get that designer brand at a discount. Well there are other ways to get great stuff cheap… and even free!

– Craigslist – Craigslist is THE destination for that Crate and Barrel table you covet at a nicely reduced price. Many posts on Craigslist show photos so you can see what you are considering before you trek all the way to the seller’s home. However Craigslist isn’t just for dining tables and romantic encounters. I have found some fabulous baby goods on there, have sold things like shoes and cloth diapers, and know friends that have found clothing and even items to complete their wedding registries.
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The chair and ottoman I scored off Freecycle – still in their original packaging!


– Freecycle – Oh Freecycle, how I love you. Visit freecycle.org to find the Freecycle in your area. I have gotten my previously mentioned compostersir?t=whaevewomneei 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B003959G9Y, a $250 new chair from IKEA, toys and clothes for Emerson (some still with tags on them), and gardening tools and plants from Freecycle. I have gotten rid of random things in my house with it as well – one person’s trash is another’s treasure. I had a 30-year old Crock Potir?t=whaevewomneei 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B001TF1HAM with a missing lid. I put it on Freecycle and a woman who had the same Crock Potir?t=whaevewomneei 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B002JM0ZYS that had died (but lid still intact) took it. It’s nice to receive, but Freecycle is also a great place to give that which can’t be sold on Craigslist or donated to charity (seriously, there may be someone out there that can make good use of your broken toaster!).
– Consignment – This weekend I went to a consignment sale at my aunt’s church and got Emerson a tricycle. I paid $20, and saw on Amazon it sells for $160ir?t=whaevewomneei 20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0008JILY0. I also got her a bag of clothes and a couple toys and paid less then $20 for the whole batch. My neighborhood consignment store currently has brands like Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenburg and Marc by Marc Jacobs for sale, the pieces look almost new and the prices are astounding. Google your town or nearest metropolitan area and the word “consignment” and you may find a similarly fabulous shop in your neck of the woods! And for all those items you have that are in great condition but no longer getting wear, consider consigning them!
– Thrift Stores – Thrift stores are really hit or miss, it can be great, or it can be awful or really picked over. Go thrifting with an open mind, a full belly, and a lot of free time. It can often prove very rewarding. And when you have old clothes and house items, if it is usable keep it out of the landfill and pad your tax return with a donation to your local charity thrift store!
– Yard Sales – Like thrift stores and Freecycle, you have to weed through the awful and randomness but you can really end up with some fabulous deals. Funky frocks from the ‘70s, Fiesta Ware, fabulous classic rock albums, amazing one-of-a-kind furniture, and yard sales are really great for housewares like lamps (amazing what a new shade and a can of spray paint can do for a yard sale score!).

Don’t Buy It!
There are so many ways that you can reduce the amount that you purchase and use, while leading a comfortable life. Some of my favorite ways:
– BYOB – Bring your own bag! I have mentioned this before but it is a great way to go – don’t just bring your bag to the market, but bring bags for produce and bulk purchases. Bring your own bag to the mall, to Target, to Home Depot.
– Go Cloth – I wrote before about our cloth rag bag. Well since then I have replaced many disposable items with cloth. We now use homemade sponges in place of disposable sponges – they work great and can be sterilized in the washer or dishwasher. There are many styles available on sites like Etsy – we have even found ones with a scrubby side and a soft side just like our old disposables. I also have replaced my cotton rounds with ones made of two pieces of flannel – just as soft and works just as well for removing eye makeup and applying toner. Just toss them in the laundry with my clothes and towels and they’re ready to go next time!
– Examine Packaging – If there are two similar items but one has less superfluous packaging or at least packaging that can be recycled, choose that method. Items that can be bought in bulk help reduce packaging waste as well. Our local organic market has oatmeal, cornmeal, pistachios, almonds, brown rice and even spices available in bulk – we bring our own bags and then refill glass containers we have at home. I mentioned deli meats and cheeses over pre-packaged and it does make a huge difference with the amount of trash you accumulate in a regular week!

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  1. Anonymous says

    September 6, 2010 at 6:25 am

    Hi Allie!

    I want you to know you inspired an already pretty green girl to go even greener with your great ideas. We stopped using paper towels and have a rag bin like yours, and I got a diva cup with reusable pads after you made it sound so easy and doable. I got reusable produce bags & grocery baggies and dryer balls but never thought to use flannel for my toner, so thank you for these golden tidbits! After hearing about your super simple composting I may try that too. I was concerned about the bugs and rodents for an open pile but love how you can use your dryer lint and vaccuum lint. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. Kara P. says

    September 4, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    Just want to put a word in for thrift stores. Find one you like, pop in for 1/2 hr. once every week or two and you can easily outfit your kids there. I have two boys and I rarely pay over $4 for any item of clothing. I stick to brands with quality like Janie & Jack, Oshkosh, Gap & Gymboree.

    I’ll admit that my style lends itself toward this being a good option. I love boys in button up shirts and because that’s not a staple in most kids wardrobes, most of the ones I see look like they’ve never been worn. You’re not going to find a seasons clothes in a day but if you keep your eyes open and plan ahead…it’s aweseome!

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  3. recycling bins for schools says

    September 1, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    These are some incredible resources!! Thank you!

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  4. Tara Incognita says

    August 31, 2010 at 6:16 pm

    I love the ideas! I’ll add to the Craigslist love and say that my husband and I were looking for two armchairs — specifically, IKEA chairs because there is a site called BEMZ that makes nice slipcovers (super useful if you have kids.) I went online and found three that would work. It was cheaper than buying new and more environmentally friendly, which makes me happyhappy.

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  5. whenlifehandsyouapear says

    August 31, 2010 at 3:54 am

    Wow! You’ve got some really great ideas here! I was amazed by some of the things you can add to your compost – who knew?! I think it’s time for me to switch to some of those flannel rounds you mentioned too, I’m feeling pretty guilty about all the cotton balls I’ve been chucking since switching to heavy duty waterproof mascara and the remover I need to get it off at night.

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Scenes from a Friday night…

We started at @littleblackbirddc a new wine bar in Cleveland Park where we had great food, drink, and conversation into the evening. We then headed down the street to @atomicbilliards for a whole different experience and to keep the conversation going. I treasure my friendships with @sylviacolella (who had a birthday recently), @districtofchic, and @blonde_inthedistrict they’re the real deal 🥰

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Night and day…

Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

The dress is @adamlippes and I borrowed it from @renttherunway. The bag is @jcrew and a splurge but I regretted not buying it the last time they offered this bag and this color is SO me. I mean, look how great it is with these many years old suede heeled sandals? Meant to be!

This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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If @thechicks are in town you can bet @debbiefaye78 and I will be there! So when we heard they were coming to @merriweatherpp we were so excited. And their concert did not disappoint. As always, a phenomenal show! If The Chicks come to your neck of the woods I highly recommend you go!

Okay I know you want to know about what we’re wearing! 

My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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If I close my eyes you can’t tell one is still bloodshot 😜

Still recovering from my eye surgery but feeling more myself. Getting dolled up helps me feel me. Bright colors and bold jewelry have been signature Alison since I was a kid! 

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Happy gotcha day, Oscar! Four years ago he came into our life and we are so happy to have in our family!

Oscar was a rescue and came with some… quirks. Over the years we have come to understand him and he has come to trust us. He’s a diva, a snuggler, he could play catch for hours, and he’s my husband’s shadow. 

We’ve never had a small breed dog before and it’s a whole different experience. But we adore Oscar and couldn’t imagine our life without him! Thank you for coming into our life Oskie McGoskie! 🐾❤️

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I can see clearly now…

Actually I can’t, but things after my retina surgery are much improved! My next appointment is in a month and I’m cleared to get back into the world (with some restrictions to protect my eye).

With a sclera buckle, it changes your eye shape and now I am nearsighted again (I had lasik a few years ago). Once the eye is stabilized I can get glasses or contacts but until then I’m 20/20 in one eye and right now 20/60 in the other. But the eye is healing beautifully and I feel positive!

And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

My husband took this photo right after my eye appointment, I think it reflects my positive attitude and feeling of hope! 🧡

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I’ll be a bit quiet on here and other channels because I had eye (retinal) surgery this past weekend. I was having what I thought were ocular migraines but come to find out I was experiencing lattice degeneration, which is thinning/holes in the retina. I had surgery Saturday for my right eye and later on they’ll work on the left eye, which isn’t as bad and can be remedied by laser, in office.

I share not because I’m Mrs. Frizzle meets Iris Apfel as I recuperate at home, but because this whole thing has been a lesson on trusting my gut. And I want to remind you to do the same.

As we get older our bodies can feel like strangers. Things are constantly changing and it’s easy to just assume your annual physical will catch anything wrong. But if you slow down and listen to your body you’ll know when things are just a sign of aging and life and what seems unusual. That nagging issue may be something more serious.

And if you’re seeing flashing lights, floaters, spiderwebs or other odd eye things get checked out ASAP. It may be nothing but take it from me, it may actually be something. ❤️

Okay, going back to my big sunglasses caftan recuperation life!

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While in Savannah, I made sure to get lunch reservations for me and E at @theoldepinkhouse she loves the color pink, historic homes, and ghost stories so it was a perfect choice! 

Built in 1789 on Reynolds Square, there are stories of guests seeing ghosts, cutlery and wine bottles moving along with an elegant and truly delicious dining. 

While we didn’t see any apparitions, we did have a lovely lunch with impeccable service and after toured all floors of the home. I highly recommend a visit if you’re visiting Savannah!

My dress is from @cosstores (no longer available); hat is @furtalk and bag is @talbotsofficial (no longer available).

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Scenes from a week in Savannah… 

The three of us (and our dog Oscar!) had a warm and humid but wonderful time exploring Savannah, Georgia earlier this month. Our daughter visited this gorgeous city last summer with her @girlscouts troop but wanted to return to experience more. We let her choose our adventures and play your guide and it was awesome. We cannot wait to visit again, though next time it won’t be August 🥵

For more of our trip check the “Savannah” highlight on my profile page!

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Stripes are always right…

Y’all know I love stripes and when @universalstandard came out with their Breton-stripe dresses and tops I HAD to try them! As expected, the quality is stellar, the fit boosts my confidence, and I appreciate the range of colors (5 different stripes to choose from) and sizes (00-50). For reference, I’m wearing XS but preferred S for the top and I usually wear a 14 or XL in other brands.

The tote is @able and it’s a soft yet durable leather that just looks better with time. This color (cognac) is one that transitions nicely from summer to fall. 

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