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How the scales fell from my eyes

Post author:foolproof
Post published:July 21, 2012
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I found myself, as always on a Friday, at Discoteca Los Ángeles. Only a hardcore remained by 5am. That included José-María, bibulous olive-oil mill owner, maker of moonshine, aged and…

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