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We All Tell Tall Tales But…
Can you do it systematically? In high school, I would often be chosen to give speeches at special...
Banged Up Abroad During My Honeymoon
A Mexican Bus Driver Almost Ran Me Over In Tulum All relationships have a similar dynamic. There...
Almost Killed by a Werewolf
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This is More Than Pomodoro Techniques
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Dreaming of Drowning in Puddles
Navigating my family’s diseases “Would undiagnosed neurosis and lack of boundaries count toward...
Tomorrow is My Fortieth Birthday
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Destination Weddings with Toddlers in Tow
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The Killer The Media is not Reporting On
When will we stop this madness? (36/40) The media is always keeping our focus on obvious villains....
My Nickname in Fifth Grade
Or the hazards of avoiding homework to daydream (35/40) “The Riddle” was my nickname in fifth...
My Mom Screams and I Know Exactly Why
A Colombian-Flavored Karaoke With My Three Gringo Friends (31/40) My mom screams, and I know...
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