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Irony, Laughing, and Coiled Angst at a U.P. Cabin

Posted on March 29, 2026 by

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There’s laughing at funny things and there’s laughing at irony. I found this picture yesterday while, yes, cleaning my office for the ten thousandth day. This is why it takes so much time, the irony factor. In the picture, I am drinking a beer… Continue Reading “Irony, Laughing, and Coiled Angst at a U.P. Cabin”

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Badassery One Day at a Time

Posted on March 29, 2025 by

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Today, on the sign line, the woman next to me leaned over and said, “I feel like one of those folks dressed up like the Statue of Liberty at tax time.” “Or Gumby!” I said, waving myself around like the giant inflatables in front… Continue Reading “Badassery One Day at a Time”

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