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“Hello?” “Hey, what’s up?” “Nothing. What’s going on?” “Dude, life is so awkward.” “So fucking awkward. What happened?” “So, I’ve mentioned to you that a couple years ago, I started working out at lunch?” “You still doing that?” “When I can, yes. So, today I was going for a run. Like most people, I usually... Continue Reading →
American Adulterer by Jed Mercurio American Adulterer is the story of John F Kennedy told as a historical novel. In my mid-30s, I went through a JFK kick. Like many, I was fascinated by his continually contradictory life. He was a brilliant visionary that represented the new age and attitude of our society. He overcame... Continue Reading →
“Well, look, thanks for this. I’m glad we were able to get together. Thanks for reaching out.” He pushed back from the table and looked for me to do the same. Instead, I extended the conversation another verse. “Absolutely. Thanks for meeting with me. And, before we go, I just want to point out that... Continue Reading →
“Hello?” “Hey.” “Hey, man. Whatta you got?” “So, at work, I’m known as the healthy guy.” “They call you that?” “No. I mean, like, I work out at lunch and always have healthy food.” “Got it, healthy guy.” “Seriously?” “Sorry. Continue.” “Anyway, picture the workforce at a typical American corporation. It’s not the pinnacle of... Continue Reading →
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin Subtitled “A Comic’s Life”, this book is the autobiography of Steve Martin. As someone born in the late 70s, I primarily knew Steve Martin as an actor and was vaguely aware that he’d been a comic. In this book, he details his upbringing and the decisions that propelled him... Continue Reading →
“So, did you have a good week?” my mom asked. “Eh, it was OK,” I replied. “Just ‘OK’? Did something happen?” “No, nothing happened. I mean, it was just a normal week,” I said. “Oh. And it was just ‘OK’?” That was it. Nothing monumental. Just an innocent question my mom asked during a casual... Continue Reading →
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