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Some help from the ladies, please

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

I got chastised, the other day, for giving “lame hugs.” I am apparently not sufficiently gropey when I hug my female friends.
Please bear in mind that this critique came from my friend/co-worker’s long-time girlfriend. Call me crazy, but it seems like a good thing that I don’t get all pervo when in close contact [...]

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The Cousin and the Phone Call

Friday, June 19th, 2009

True Life Stories is a an occasional series of narratives from my life, usually based around something funny or embarrassing. While I’m sometimes guilty of hyperbole, the major details are all 100% true.
I was recently at a gathering for my best friend’s family, which can be a disorienting experience: his entire extended family is filled [...]

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The Story So Far

Friday, May 1st, 2009

I took the Open Mic stage for the first time on July 23, 2008, at Giggles Comedy Club in Seattle. I had been writing, rehearsing, and preparing myself for months, and was certain that the material I brought was pure gold. I couldn’t wait to get up there and share my genius with the crowd.
Still [...]

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