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Just not measuring up

Just not measuring up
Perhaps Chris Hardie should have used this antique yardstick to take his measurements. Photo by Chris Hardie
Just not measuring up
Perhaps Chris Hardie should have used this antique yardstick to take his measurements. Photo by Chris Hardie
Back Home By Chris Hardie A wise man once said, “Measure twice, cut once.” So, let me tell you a tale, about the fool who measured two times, but then forgot the number. In fact, I c...
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