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Public Speaking Woes

Posted on December 6, 2002February 23, 2022 by KZ

I used to be on the debate team in high school, but these days, I can’t say anything worth listening to when I’m standing in front of an audience. It’s so frustrating having the words flow so easily when I commit my thoughts to an empty page, and yet not being able to express myself…

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The Lighter Side of International Affairs

Posted on October 16, 2002February 23, 2022 by KZ

Am I the only one that pictures a sassy blond woman every time I read a news article that refers to Ariel Sharon as simply “Sharon?”

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Denise’s AIM Buddy Info:

Posted on October 8, 2002February 23, 2022 by KZ

Some people are so freaken lazy, and then they wonder why they are so fat!! Go to the gym, FATTY!!

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Blasphemy by a Former Catholic

Posted on October 2, 2002February 25, 2022 by KZ

We’ve all heard people take the Lord’s name in vain. That kind of thing bothers some people, but it doesn’t get to me anymore. Whenever I hear somebody say “goddamnit” or mutter something like, “oh for Christ’s sake,” I’m more concerned about how that person is doing than I am about God’s feelings. God has…

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Mmm Fizzy

Posted on September 27, 2002February 23, 2022 by KZ

Yesterday I ate lunch at one of those McDonald’s that offers a self-service drink fountain. I was in a Mr. Pibb kind of mood, so I reached over and went for it. As I was filling up, I read the slogan on the little graphic icon: “Put it in your head.” Now I ask you,…

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Tara’s a Good Sport

Posted on August 27, 2002February 23, 2022 by KZ

The following conversation occurred after I posted this entry on my blog. Tara: i hate you Kevin: ! Kevin: strong words Kevin: did you read it? Tara: yes you suck Kevin: lmao Kevin: oh man, i amuse myself way too much

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If You Really Think About It

Posted on April 13, 2002May 26, 2023 by KZ

Well, spring has finally sprung around here, and that means people all around me are dying of hay fever. I feel so bad because I actually enjoy the rich scent of nectar and pollen in the air. In an ideal world, everybody would have the opportunity to appreciate spring that way that I’ve been able…

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Mike Hagen had his Screw Shack. The Screw Shack was a very stellar— Mal Function!—Hagen production. None of the boards lay true and none of the nails ever quite made it all the way in. The boards seemed to be huddled together in a tentative arrangement. One day Kesey took a hammer and hit a single nail on the peak of the shack and the whole shack fell down. "Nothing lasts, Hagen!" yelled Mountain Girl, and her laugh boomed through the redwoods.~Tom WolfeSource: The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
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