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Frank Hates Malls

Posted on October 22, 2019 by

As much as Frank hated shopping, there were times he couldn’t avoid a trip to the mall. On this particular adventure, he was on the hunt for khaki pants. To minimize his shopping exposure, he intended to perform a surgical … Continue reading →

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The Midlife Change

Posted on October 9, 2019 by

As they left Caffeination, their usual coffee spot, Louie took a sip if his coffee. Carly laughed at the ghastly expression on he made. “Life’s too short to drink lousy coffee,” complained Louie. He took another taste and cringed. “Why’d … Continue reading →

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Good Advertising

Posted on October 4, 2019 by

On Saturday my daughter and I were watching the Notre Dame football game, when an ad came on screen. Most television ads for universities show picturesque panoramic views of their campuses, smiling, diverse faces of professors, students and alums, with … Continue reading →

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Animal Testing

Posted on October 1, 2019 by

Gus shuffled his feet as he followed Andrea into the cosmetic shop. Going to the mall was bad enough, but following his girlfriend like a puppy dog was too much. His mind started to wander as she browsed through a … Continue reading →

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A Legal Avocado

Posted on September 28, 2019 by

The Monday after returning from vacation, Colin sat at his desk, plowing through a mountain of email. Halfway through the morning, Toby popped his head over the cubicle wall.   “Did you know, in the French language, the masculine word … Continue reading →

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Career Plan

Posted on September 25, 2019 by

“I was walking in the park downtown today and saw something I’ve never seen before,” said Chip.   “If you’re in that park you’re bound to see a few things,” replied Dan.   “No, seriously. I saw two guys in … Continue reading →

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Cultural Exploration

Posted on September 22, 2019 by

  As soon as Angus entered the Blue Star Coffee Temple, a knot formed in his throat.   “I shouldn’t be here,” he mumbled to himself.   A barista, sporting sleeve tattoos and a handlebar moustache, made eye contact. “How’s … Continue reading →

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