It’s been awhile since I’ve been up 22nd and Guerrero. This sign has been painted over so many times, and it got me to thinking. Anyone else remember what used to be here?
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It used to be a picture of Samir (“Sammy”) and his brother Nabil (“Bill”?) before they “broke up” and the one who still works the store (I can never remember which is which) painted over it.