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Month: June 2007

The Art of Being Heard

Posted on June 13, 2007October 10, 2022 by KZ

There are few moments in life that feel more surreal and socially awkward than those times when you’re forced to ignore the effusive confessions of a woman in love because all you want to do is purchase a carton of eggs. If you think yourself incapable of this level of indifference, then consider how many…

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