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Milling About

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Dec 24, 2024
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I had to journey into the heart of darkness last Friday, so I had a couple hours to think about all the people and things I hate. Like the family silver, one must keep hatreds polished just in case they are needed on short notice. It is also useful when you find yourself with free time to nurse those revenge fantasies. No point in squandering time trying to recall why you hate that guy on whom you have sworn revenge.

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