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I'm an absent-minded engineer; my mind wanders and so does my wallet

I fear I lack common sense in life, and this affects my performance.

George W. Bush: "Awesome!"

The president has used "awesome" to describe everything from dead soldiers to the pope. How did a slang word trickle up to the highest office in the land?

My friend has gone bad

I hate to lose my best college buddy, but her behavior is beyond the pale.

I was masturbating in my office to kinky Internet porn when another mom walked in

I live in a small, conservative town. I'm petrified about what she may have seen!

Why I hate summer

Sweaty thighs sticking to plastic chairs? Miserable barbecues and forced merriment? Thanks, but I'll pass.

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