The ass menagerie

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I had guilt and worthlessness nightmares about my family all night, interspersed with my work pager beeping to announce that A Major News Syndicate had once again failed to provide their feed. In the morning I got actual family guilt and worthlessness experiences and more pages. My brother and nephew just arrived for a week. I foresee lots of long drives to nowhere and a bit of late night drinking to avoid myself for the next few days. Ain't life grand?

Hi, I'm drifting in the Sargasso again. Pass the tequila down my way.