When Receiving An Odd Gift
Sparing people's feelings, smoothing over awkward social situations, and getting you through the worst of them as painlessly as possible.
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I am on a personal journey to discover myself and to better understand my role in the universe. To live a good life and to be a good husband, parent and provider. Where possible share the knowledge that I collected.
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