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Letter of complaint from seat 29E
Can you remember the last time you were sitting across the lavatory on one of your flights? How did it go for you? Well, this particular man from the December 21, 2004 flight of Continental Airlines had complained about how “disgusted” he is with his situation in seat 29E. He could have simply complained about Read more
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Thank you, 200
It may not mean anything to you, and that’s okay. But for me, this deserves a post on its own. Because this is proof that I was able to consistently post daily in this blog regardless of my mood to write. Have you heard about writer’s block? Maybe you did, and that’s because people have Read more
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Are you ready for a world in which…?
A new blockchain-powered hate platform called Venge allows users to place anonymous bounties on actions designed to harass or terrorize specific individuals. These actions include doxxing, revenge porn, “swatting,” social media harassment, vandalism even violence. With one tap, you can pay someone else to act on your anger, frustration, or hate. Smart contracts pay out Read more
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Just because you didn’t ask
It’s a wonder how your relationships begin in a spark then ignites into flames. And with constant burning, the rough edges of each of your differences start to show up. But if you went through the fire still intact, the relationship then begins to settle in a comforting hum. Often, when each of you assumes Read more
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“Red is for hurt” and other generalizations
One evening, my niece pointed out a pimple that popped on my face, leaving some redness on my skin and some hint of blood. She asked, “What’s that red on your face? It’s red, and there’s blood. It hurts?” It was rather an innocent question, but I can’t help think about how she associates one Read more
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Reflections on becoming
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