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SATURDAY, 5 MARCH 2005
You said you'd "touch grass" this weekend.
You took a photo of grass, posted it, and checked how many people liked the grass.
— Zack, unqualified
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PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
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- You are exactly where you're meant to be. That should frighten you more than…
- You have a "5-year plan". It's a Pinterest board. It's mostly kitchens.
- Hard work pays off eventually. It's paying off right now. Your boss just bought…
- You wanted a mini-me. You got a tiny negotiator who has never once lost…
THE CALENDAR OF DESPAIR
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