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Charles Manson At Starbucks
Wednesday afternoon, I’m waiting for the bathroom at the Starbucks on Pico and Robertson. A homeless guy walks in. He looks like Charles Manson. His gym bag, however, looks relatively neat and organized and I feel like starting up a … Continue reading
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‘Bukowski: Born Into This’
I just watched this documentary and felt very sad, so sad that I had to watch an episode of Coupling afterward to laugh and feel good again. I’ve never read Bukowski because I hear he’s depressing and I want more … Continue reading
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I Am A Bad Jew
I went for a walk Sunday afternoon and paused beside Elat market where kids had competing lulav/etrog stands. A nice young kid offered me a set for $35. I seized the deal. We were immediately surrounded by other kids telling … Continue reading
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Tagged etrog, fantasy life, Philip Roth, philip roth novel, shul, toilet paper
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To The Guy Doing My Wife
From Craigslist, Omaha: To the guy doing my wife. You know who you are. Yes I know. No I am not angry, I would just ask a few things of you. After all you are giving it to my wife. … Continue reading
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Tagged baked goods, basketball camp, belives, brownies, Clothes, God, mom, money, mud, practice basketball, recliner, soccer games, sweatshirt, toilet paper
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