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Jul 5, 2022Liked by Mark Starlin

I love it when you make up stories about photographs. I agree with those who got a kick out of the names. Another of your specialties.

People wore a lot of clothes in those days. Maybe the weight of the clothing caused them to lean.

Thanks for making me laugh. Looking forward to your next photo journey, Mark.

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I'm learning so much from this newsletter!

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Haha! This is hilarious. I especially loved the names Billy Incline and Slant. 🤣

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Not to mention all the '60s fashion models, from Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton to Verushka. All leaning to draw the eye to their lean figures.

I personally had a lean-to when a kid.

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for those of us with terrible posture, i long for the good old days...

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loved the story and the pictures, your imagination amazes me. if you go to the store you will see the lean times are still here

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Jun 9, 2022Liked by Mark Starlin

But Mark, you failed to mention the leaning revival attempted by Sheryl Sandberg with her book, Lean In…

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If you’re ever in the UK - don’t miss the chance...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crooked_House#/media/File%3AThe_Crooked_House.jpg

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As Elle Griffin above said...I love this so much!!! We’re heading back into lean times, I can feel it in my lopsided body!! Thanks for making me laugh out loud (for real!). The photos even without all the leaning peeps and things are just glorious!

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😂 Leaning in is making its return, Mark

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I began leaning in fifth grade and my hips have never been quite right 😏😄

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I love this so much!

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