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Found holiday decorations in Derby
near Derby Market Hall
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listing
Posted
14 days
ago
Description
On Friday at 7:25 PM, I found a tote of holiday decorations behind Derby Market Hall. The tinsel glinted under the streetlight, and a red ribbon poked from a dusty box. I carried the tote to the Market Hall security desk, hoping the owner would see this and claim it. It felt warm to do the right thing, a small moment of cheer for someone who might be missing their festive bits after a long day. I imagine the decorations brightening a living room again, and that thought kept me hopeful.
Approximate found location
near Derby Market Hall
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