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Best of VA Missed Connections: June 23 – June 29

by Marilyn Drew Necci | RICHMOND NEWS, WTF?!

Welcome to Missed Connections, where the heat of the late-June days is reflected by the content of the posting happening. At least it is this week. That said, it is Craigslist, so things always come out a little weird. And sometimes, more than a little creepy. For...

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