I think they mean typeface conference, but “Font Conference” is still amusing.

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Chess tournament.

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“Waiting for Life” (Once on This Island)

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Hamlet!

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My outward-bound editor's graduation cap.

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The reception line begins. Grad2018

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That felt sooo good!

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