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Diaries published: 40 (784 days since last diary on Fri Oct 15, 2021 at 07:09 AM PDT)
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This is a story I’ve waited a dozen years to tell. But before I get to that story, let me go back a little further. It’s 1990. I’m a recent college graduate. The economy’s in a recession. I need a job. My degree’s in journalism and communications....
by BenderRodriguez
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on Fri Oct 15, 2021 at 07:09 AM PDT
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You see him in your backyard one day. He seems hungry. You put out some food and water. He cautiously approaches as you go back inside. The ritual begins, with him getting a little bolder every day. Soon enough, you’re pals. One day, you throw open the...
by BenderRodriguez
188 comments
on Wed Jul 29, 2020 at 10:02 AM PDT
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I don’t have much to add on my own, but here are some links to encouraging news regarding vaccines for COVID-19: Researchers said viruses closely related to the new coronavirus show that spike proteins are important when it comes to inducing immunity....
by BenderRodriguez
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on Thu Apr 02, 2020 at 02:53 PM PDT
with 19 Recommends
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My candidate: Eliza Jo Butters Preferred pronoun: They They are liberal yet moderate, progressive yet pragmatic. They appeal to new, young voters and the Obama-to-Trump-voting crowd alike. They poll well with working-class voters, upper-class voters,...
by BenderRodriguez
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on Mon Jan 13, 2020 at 07:08 AM PST
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FAFSA. EFC. COA. CSS.
You have a child attending college soon? Then get to know those acronyms! But wait — there’s more, so much more! You will be editing an endless stream of essays! You will be there to console your child if he or she is rejected...
by BenderRodriguez
35 comments
on Tue Apr 02, 2019 at 05:51 AM PDT
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Yep. All our candidates suck.
One of them believed a story about her ethnic heritage told to her by her parents. Unacceptable!
One of them hollers at her staff, like every boss ever. Disgusting.
One of them is a former prosecutor who no doubt...
by BenderRodriguez
260 comments
on Tue Mar 19, 2019 at 04:58 AM PDT
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