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In which a beloved belt gets its second wind

We go to our local shoe repair store to see if they can fix my husband’s leather belt. Its buckle has retired after many years of service and it’s time for a piece from the younger generation to take the helm.  
A brown leather belt with a silver buckle. The leather is slightly worn. Photo by L S on Unsplash.
A brown leather belt with a silver buckle curled up like an ouroboros. The leather is slightly worn. Photo by L S on Unsplash.
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