Category Archives: government

Good Government Customer Service

Posted on January 7, 2016 by vanyieck

Jake entered the local tax office and approached the customer service desk with a sense of purpose. “I’m here to collect a refund.” Angie, the middle aged woman behind the desk raised an eyebrow. “Did you receive a notification of … Continue reading →

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Random Thought of the Day

Posted on July 2, 2015 by vanyieck

Be wary when the government gives you everything you want. That’s how they treat livestock before they’re slaughtered.

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The Dark Power of Youtube

Posted on December 2, 2014 by vanyieck

Milt looked around the restaurant for a woman wearing a white rose. That was part of the arrangement. He spotted Megan seated at a table near the fireplace. He approached, said ‘hi’ and handed her his business card. “Thanks for … Continue reading →

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How The Government Really Works

Posted on June 27, 2014 by vanyieck

Robin noticed a BMW turning right, took a three steps into traffic and got hit. It wasn’t hard enough to cause injury, but enough to infuriate. She smacked the hood of the BMW, causing a small dent just to the … Continue reading →

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Google Cars and Sane Choices

Posted on June 8, 2014 by vanyieck

“You’ll never guess what I saw today. A Google camera car,” Anita announced as she walked into work. “What did you do?” asked Marcy. “What do you mean?” “People do crazy stuff for the camera. Pranks and stuff. Some people … Continue reading →

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When A Hipster Has A Midlife Crisis

Posted on April 28, 2014 by vanyieck

Colby picked up his grandé half-caf soy latté with triple stevia sweetener from the barista and joined his Thursday evening poetry slam group at the familiar gas hearth fireplace and leather festooned lounge of the Urban Village Bean Café. Rider … Continue reading →

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Where is the counter culture?

Posted on July 21, 2010 by vanyieck

The other week I was watching the protesters at the G20 summit in Toronto. Between the innumerable dissenting groups and the hired hooligans, I began to wonder about the nature of counter culture in the 21st century. What constitutes a … Continue reading →

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