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Mourning

A few minutes ago, a co-worker came to tell me that the tugboats in Burrard Inlet were circling slowly to mourn their murdered colleague. I got up to have a look just as they all sounded their horns. It was … Continue reading

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My Fascinating Throat or How a Freakishly Long Neck Can Get you Into Trouble

Three weeks ago I went to a walk-in clinic for my sore throat that never became a cold. The diagnosis took place after a quick flashlight down the throat and an interrogation. The doctor then said, “Looks like tonsillitis. I … Continue reading

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The Conversation

Here’s how it will go: Me: Hi I’m doing a fundraiser for homeless puppies who lost their parents to simian foamy virus? Person A: Awwwwww Person B: SO sad! Me: Yeah, so would you like to buy a 50/50 ticket? … Continue reading

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I have Found the Office Christmas Decorations

They were in the closet that houses the water. They consist of: – a 2 foot fake tree in a spray-painted gold stand, – a string of lights, – two large bows with gold string around their middles. They’re not … Continue reading

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The Family of Dog 17 Has a Message for You!

I love dooce as much as the next person, so I followed one of her irresistable goo0000gle ads today. The one that said “Mother & Daughter Clothes.” And then I was punished with this image, which is not quite as … Continue reading

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