I’ve never given blood, but I’ve donated hours

to strangers as an ear for trauma.

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Isn’t the adage:

Blame others before interrogating thyself?

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I eat a bowl of Lucky Charms

to stay in touch with my Irish heritage.

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Listen to Cat Stevens

to better understand Islam.

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At university I learned

the “Book of Revelation” is Science Fiction,

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which translated into Latin means,

Liberal Arts is the work of the Devil.

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The only way to truly know any story

is to take a minor character out for beers.

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Some days I question my morning hit

of serotonin.

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Other days I buy a lotto ticket

and sit next to a well of unfulfilled wishes.

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It’s easy to fall in love with an idea

after reading 20 pages of self-help.

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More difficult to prostrate at the feet

of uncertainty. What I mean to say is,

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before you walk a mile in someone else’s shoes,

make sure they fit.

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