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The (maybe unnecessary) Heimlich maneuver
That one time a guy was choking and I did something
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Got a puppy. For 3 days.
Finally at peace with unpopular life choices, like the fact I will probably never again own a dog, and I like McDonald's. Sue me.
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SFTR: Surprised in Rome
Not on my list of plans: stumbling my way into a life-changing concert
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The nicest thing volume 1
A commercial aircraft to myself
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Embarrassing injuries volume 1
The hazards of being human and doing ordinary human things. Me and my nose will go first.
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Tractor rides
We remember the things that could've ended really poorly
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Con the con
Exploring a new possibility for getting on Dateline
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More to Your Life
More to Your Life
Sometimes humorous personal essays about what makes life cool and people interesting. THERE ARE STORIES. Everyday life, solo travel, corporate, faith, relationships, and everything in between.
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