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Jane Brox’s Obit for Old-Fashioned Light Bulbs

August 1, 2010 by PaulM Posted in Culture, History, Lowell Leave a Comment

In the Globe today, author Jane Brox writes about the waning days of the incandescent light bulb, that staple of modern life. Read her essay here, and consider subscribing to the Globe if you appreciate the writing.

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