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— Zack, unqualified
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- You "don't believe in labels". You believe in being kept as an option.
- You say you're "an old soul". You're 21. The only old thing about you…
- Nothing says adulthood like being excited about a new kettle. The kettle will outlast…
- The customer is always right. The customer is also on hold, forever, which is…
- Someone laminated an "Acceptable Behaviour" poster for the office kitchen. It will still be…
- Loud budgeting is telling everyone you can't afford brunch. Quiet budgeting is going anyway,…
- You're not getting older. You're getting closer. That's worse.
THE CALENDAR OF DESPAIR
Newsletter / Issue No. 445
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