lost: several ties in downtown Jackson, MI
Description
Hi, I’m Jamie Ellis. I lost my two favorite ties after a quick stop for coffee outside City Hall on West Michigan Avenue around 5:15 p.m. last Friday. I had them draped over the back of my chair at the outdoor table, and when I stood to leave, they were gone. One is a navy silk with a subtle silver stripe; the other is charcoal wool with a faint herringbone. I’m due for a job interview tomorrow morning, and these ties are my go-to for the suit. I keep replaying the moment: a gust of wind, a hurried step, and suddenly they disappeared. If someone happened to pick them up by mistake, I’d be grateful to have them back; they feel like good luck, too.
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