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Beware the Hypocrisy of the North
In the US, it’s a big deal to move from the North to the South. It’s an even bigger deal
How the Oakland A’s Broke My Heart
I had never been to Oakland, nor could I name a single player on the Oakland A’s. But on September
What the Grand Ole Opry Taught Me About Life
It’s never fun to be a foreigner in your birth country, I’ve learned. But it wasn’t until I saw the
When You Try Your Best, but You Don’t Succeed
When you try your best, but you don’t succeed. What do these words mean to you? Maybe they evoke a
My Imaginary Trip to Asia
In 1982, my kindergarten teacher called my parents with great concern. While recounting a trip to India, I had apparently
The American Board of Internal Medicine Is a Joke
The other day, a gang of doctors robbed me. They call themselves the American Board of Internal Medicine, and something
10 Social Media Posts in Iambic Pentameter
William Shakespeare uplifted the English language with iambic pentameter. A few centuries later, we Americans have ruined everything. And if
10 Hints You’re Middle-Aged
You could look at your birth certificate. Or you could look in the mirror. But if you’re still not sure,
What Are the Finger Lakes? A Poem
What are the Finger Lakes? It’s time for one man’s take I’ve spent some time around those parts And I
What Is a Fringe Festival? It’s SO Rochester!
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