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CounterpoiseLucas dictates his prescription to the pharmacist, recites his DOB, shows ID. Jesús (says the nametag) sizes him up, checks records, makes…Jul 1, 2024Jul 1, 2024
How to Think Like a Philosopher to Get Over Your ExBeing dumped is a bitch and can eat away at your soul. So let’s get straight to the broken heart of the matter.Jun 12, 2024Jun 12, 2024
The Good LifeOn a dog day afternoon in a town that flaunted its quaint colonial heritage, two clowns dashed out of a convenience store and into a…Feb 29, 2024Feb 29, 2024
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