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I Tip Cabbies On a Hilarity Scale

I try to avoid the use of cabs when I can. They are expensive, and I know enough people with a vehicle that I can usually find somebody to take me where I’d need a cab to go. But sometimes a cab is the only way to go, and when that happens, I’m always prepared [...]

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Today At Work – Oh Christmas Tree

Today at work I had to put up a Christmas tree. It seems that every year we get a bunch of old-school fake Christmas trees, and to entice people to buy them, we construct a few.  I can think of few experiences in my life more aggravating than trying to put that mother f&$%#!ing tree. [...]

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Moose Head

Mmmm moose head. A good Canadian beer. But that is not what I’m talking about! The other weekend a friend of ours, Meghan, was up visiting to we decided to go to the Hoito for some kick ass Finish food. It was lined up out the door so we moved on the the Thunder Bay [...]

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Today At Work – Bat Phone!

Today at work I… Found the bat phone on the electronics table. I wonder if batman has been looking for it, or just whipped another one out of his utility belt Got a call from a coworker asking me to come hang out after work. It was a bit odd taking a social call right [...]

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Today At Work – Crouching Pirate, Hidden Phone Call

Today at work I… Got a call on my cell about a reference. Now, I usually don’t take calls while I’m actually on shift, but I didn’t recognize the number so I picked up. It was a Lady calling about a reference. I was immediately confused, because the reference request was regarding a job a [...]

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