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The United States Army is Not Your Grandma

Posted on February 24, 2013 by joey

“Lemme string you a poultice, rub some liniment on you, and get you some Ibuprofen,” said no grandma, ever. I’m all for homeopathy. I avoid pharmaceuticals whenever possible, and I’m glad that it’s become trendy to look for the most … Continue reading →

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The Irony of the Sad Giraffe

Posted on February 5, 2013 by joey

I have anxiety disorder. According to my therapist, it was an inevitable diagnosis, as I unknowingly spent my entire life as the poster child for it. I have a big imagination; I think too much, I worry too much, blah, blah, blah. … Continue reading →