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Archives for February, 2010

A New Old Joke

Back in the late 20th century an accomplished economist was buying some vacation property out west. The real estate agent picked him up from town in an antique ox-drawn cart, hoping that he could tempt the businessman into buying the animal as a pet to complement his new rustic estate. “Yes shes a beautiful animal”, the [...]

Strike Year Snippet #2

On the morning we emerged I remember a fan broke and our basement started to really bake. We were sweaty and crowded and getting anxious to crack the doors. Someone’s girlfreind was sullen in the corner, some fought, some gambled on what we’d find. Some gym-teacher-looking motherfucker was trying to quiet us but he couldn’t [...]