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Tears of sorrow and joy at the donut shop
The donut shop’s coffee is mediocre.
Sep 19, 2023
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2025 for the Wins
Another trip around the sun, time to celebrate wins! Also, some important news
Dec 21, 2025
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Good guy with a gun
A friend recently told me he stopped following the news.
Nov 16, 2025
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We got a new garage door. It came with an epic story
Jul 25, 2021
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Our waitress has some thoughts
Aug 4, 2024
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Fuck around & find out (who you fucked)
Dec 8, 2024
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We're doomed, says the barista
Feb 11, 2024
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I'm trying to save my marriage
Aug 11, 2024
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The messenger shoots back
Feb 9, 2025
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The Floating Head Phenomenon
I was in New York City last week for work.
Nov 9, 2025
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Walking in the shadow of the AI apocalypse
The other day my neighbor, Arthur, asked if I was still a writer.
Oct 26, 2025
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Turns Out, I'm Antifa
I recently learned that I’m part of Antifa.
Oct 19, 2025
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Oh (no) the humanity
Robot delivery vehicles, not-so-handymen, and the creative class
Oct 12, 2025
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Shutdown
Domestic tranquility
Oct 5, 2025
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Michael Estrin
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A ridiculously stupid thing we'll do again
and again and again...
Sep 28, 2025
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Michael Estrin
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Free speech! Also, STFU
Attacking speech is as American as apple pie (and very dangerous)
Sep 21, 2025
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Michael Estrin
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Wednesday in America
Assassins, nonsense, and agency
Sep 14, 2025
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Consistency: The hobgoblin of little minds
A slight pivot into a wider world, plus summer vacation
Aug 17, 2025
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