Medium Medley #3

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They say third time’s a charm. They also claim three’s a crowd. And some people, who are three bricks shy of a load, believe that after the third strike you’re qualified to become three sheets in the wind.

But you’re not some people.

You’re a reader of the Medium Medley. Which means you’re different.

You’re curious, resilient, and well-read. You want to know more, feel more, and write more. The words moderate, impartial, and vanilla don’t suit you.

And you’re most certainly not fond of long introductions. So let’s get going.

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