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You can't help but wonder 'who do they mean?', as you stare at the creepy-ass words appearing on your screen:
"It's time for us to be seen..."
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Has an unexpected interstate lawman come a-knockin' at your door?
Demand they double-check--surely you ain't the guy they're looking for...
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Say, there buddy, do you know that feeling?
That feeling when you're still waiting for your old pal to reply to you on FaceBook Messenger...
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Once, twice--even thrice--mom's message has been read.
You rub your eyes, scratch your head--you can't believe what she actually just said...
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What's a guy to do when there is a potential murderer in his backyard?
Shoot (or chop) first! Surely it can't be that frickin' hard...
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You know "three strikes and you're out!", the classic baseball analogy
Yeah, I bet you never expected to hear THAT down at your local DMV...
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It's such a liberating feeling when you realize you're too cool for school.
Just don't let it all go to your fat head, you tool...
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Amidst our many arguments, one thing was never up for debate.
Dad and I both knew that I could never drive that damn tractor straight...
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Maybe, just maybe, you and your buddy have watched a little too much TMNT.
And you know play time is definitely over when up rolls the MP...
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Long story short, when Mom asked I said "screw it" and told her the truth.
"I fully intend to spend the evening abusing my sweet tooth..."
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“Today’s a good day to dress like a tourist–I would even argue that it’s the perfect day to dress like one!”One year ago this very day, the beautiful French morning was slipping away, and I couldn’t believe I was wasting time defending my choice of vacation attire. The Boss Lady and I had decided to […]
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You ever wonder why you fought with your dad so much when you were a teen?
Oh, if only we could ever get to the root of it...
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As I write this very topical post, we are at the front end of these uncertain times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. No doubt, some out there probably can’t help but wonder if we’re living out the Book of Revelations in real time. I can’t say that thought hasn’t crossed my mind once or […]
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Did you know…that there’s such a thing called Childhood Amnesia? Most people can’t recall memories earlier than four years old, while the commonly accepted limit is around two and half years old.1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childhood_amnesia#False_memories Yeah, in fact, it happens to pretty much everybody. I had no clue such a phenomenon existed until I was 30 or so, […]
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With graduation season nigh upon us, I thought what would be better than to take a moment to celebrate such achievements and milestones in our lives? Not to #HumbleBrag, but my Ph.D. graduation ceremony only lands at #2 on my list of diplomas that I’m ----- proud of earning. No, the #1 spot came many […]
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The Year 2021: The Year of the Endless Home Renovation.
Pfft! More like "The Year We Almost Ended Up Homeless"...
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The teacher smiled an evil smile as her devious plan came together.
But when that plan done blew up in her face? That was oh so much better...
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What?!? A special name just for me???
Oh, wait...that kind of 'special'...
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The Year: 1999, Summer Time. Location: Our Family Farm.
Excitement Level? "Never A Dull Moment"...
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Say, do you remember those barnyard sounds toys from our childhood? The kind that had a giant plastic arrow that would spin around when you pulled the lever, and then for whatever it would land on, it would kindly inform you what sound that animal made. For example, “The cow says: ‘Mooo’!” Well, I have […]
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One time in college, I went on a road trip with a random group of acquaintances to a conference in Iowa. To pass the time, we decided to play “20 Questions”–a real road trip classic, right? This must have been the Fall of 2001, because that was the only period in my life when I […]
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We're all going to die. So we might as try to gain a healthy perspective on it.
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In the spirit of the season, here's a little something extra for all you faithful fans out there.
As they say, "Take a look inside"...
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I’m not quite Over The Hill yet, but you know how I can tell it’s clearly coming up over the horizon? Wait–that’s a poor invocation of that metaphor. To be more accurate: you now how I can tell I’m pretty much firmly atop the Hill, mere months away from tumbling down the other side? Two […]
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The field, the field, the field is on fire. We don't need no water, let the mother fucker burn.
Burn mother fucker, burn...
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When it comes to sharing interesting life stories, a part of me thinks that it is a little bit cheating to retell dreams one may have had, rather than real events that have been experienced in real life. Today’s tale lands somewhere in the grey area. First off, technically it’s not my dream. Secondly, the […]
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Editor’s note: This is the 3rd installment of the Prissy Pet Project. While not required reading, it may be helpful to have previously read Epitaph: A Preface to Passive Income Adventures to Come and (more importantly) Prissy Pet Project Parte Primera. Journal Date: 22 November 2019 (Friday) To bring everyone up to speed, a few […]
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Oh man, Pony Boy just rolled into town.
You best believe that some horse sh*t is about to go down...
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There's this special type of list that our great state makes--but it's on you to check it twice
Not knowing anyone naughty? That'd be nice...
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You want your money back, Dad?
That's funny, cuz I'm the one getting short-changed here...
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