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Friends versus Acquaintances

Posted on April 26, 2010 by refugeefromreason

“Bring an expensive present; you have to bring an expensive present,” he said of his forthcoming third marriage. “And I’m seating you at a table with my fiancé’s family; they’re fundamentalists and you can tell them how Jesus was a … Continue reading →

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Stuff about me

Posted on April 20, 2010 by refugeefromreason

I drink scotch. I don’t drink single-malt scotch. It tastes like peat moss to me. I like meat, preferably steak grilled Pittsburgh style. Chicken’s fine, also grilled and a little blackened, but with the skin. I’m not big on ham, … Continue reading →

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$6 in your pocket

Posted on January 29, 2010 by refugeefromreason

One of my oldest friends called me about an hour ago. “I’ve got six bucks in my pocket,” he said, and “the rent is due.”  This is a man I’ve known since I was 17, for a half century. We’ve … Continue reading →

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