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Jan 11
Jan 11 Roundabout Rage

I waved, said “Sorry,” smiled out the window, and that’s when I noticed the words he was screaming.

Nov 9
Nov 9 Better Half

Chris Tattersall

I sat opposite my wife, but this was not the date I had planned. This had become hostile, confrontational.