Archive For November 14, 2018

Original Gangsters Of Running (Jerry Jobski)

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Original Gangsters Of Running (Jerry Jobski)

We was young and we was dumb, but we had heart. – Tupac Shakur Been asked by interviewers why exactly I wrote When Running Was Young And So Were We.  Okay, one interviewer.  This is what I told him. Somehow, sometime, I must’ve thought, you know, there was a time when Americans were great, when Americans were…

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The NewlyWeds

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The NewlyWeds

Compromise, communicate, and never go to bed angry – the three pieces of advice gifted and regifted to all newlyweds. ― Gillian Flynn We were two.  One awake.  One asleep.  Both of us dreaming.   – JDW April 14, 1971 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBNLxU98svQ

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How Massage Can Help Your Dog

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How Massage Can Help Your Dog

By Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald What you may consider simply an indulgent spa service can actually benefit your pet’s mental and physical health. Massage may reduce stress and anxiety, increase circulation, decrease pain, and strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Also, it can help to identify new growths at an early stage. The best part?…

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No Bad Beat Stories Here

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No Bad Beat Stories Here

You may not know this, but I used to be a semi-pro poker player and a life coach.  At the same time.  Recovering now, thanks for asking. Those that can… do, those that can’t… teach.  Pretty much bullshit.   If you don’t count the ladies and the drugs, pretty much my passions in life were running and…

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Unintentional Genius

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Unintentional Genius

Things I failed at: Trying to pass as black. Cartwheels for pay. Why are you so smart? Saw what happened. I know a thing or two because I’ve seen a thing or two. Seen a thing or two.   Where we got so rich, we curated an artisanal line of sex aids for sensual seniors….

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America Has No Excuse

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America Has No Excuse

Fool me once, shame on… shame on you.  Fool me, ummm, you can’t get fooled again. – George W. Bush Michael Tomasky wrote this for the Daily Beast. Just an excerpt from a longer piece but you are expected to pay for the rest and I’m just not doing that.  Got a bad case of…

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Bar Napkin Chronicles

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Bar Napkin Chronicles

When Nike laid me off forever – think virtual guillotine – I got paid until the new year when my stock options would fully vest. Imagine how many more billions Phil Knight could give away, if he’d been just that extra savvy enough to keep me on. Fall in Portland, Oregon, can be the best…

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Dog Brains For Vets

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Dog Brains For Vets

Donovan Slack, USA TODAY  Fatal dog experiments continue despite criticism from Congress, veterans groups WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs is pushing forward with invasive and ultimately fatal experiments on dogs as part of the VA’s medical research program, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY. The controversial procedures previously sparked outrage and opposition from some veterans’ advocates and prompted…

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