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College Daze
(A timely blast from the past from an October long ago)
Oct 15
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Gary Mantell
September 2025
Reincarnation? Deja Vu?
I don’t enjoy reruns unless they’re guaranteed to provide a laugh, as laughter is always welcome given the torrent of shit we face which ain’t so funny.
Sep 20
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Gary Mantell
August 2025
Summer Clearance
I love summer but when August rolls around I begin to get the heebie-jeebies which reach a crescendo in the middle of the month when the evenings take…
Aug 7
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Gary Mantell
July 2025
I'm Fucking Golden, Baby!
Fifty years ago today I sauntered to the bus stop encased in a beige wool tweed suit, brown shirt and paisley tie, carrying my embossed vinyl briefcase…
Jul 1
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Gary Mantell
June 2025
Method Eating
Everyone loves methods.
Jun 9
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Gary Mantell
May 2025
A Hard Day’s Night’s Day in the Life
I couldn’t make up my mind but what’s the difference?
May 21
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Gary Mantell
April 2025
Mein Karmpf
Eeeeaaaassssy now…
Apr 24
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Gary Mantell
Reset
Ain’t so easy.
Apr 12
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Gary Mantell
March 2025
Schadenfreude for Professionals
Sequels are not my thing.
Mar 20
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Gary Mantell
Patience is Overrated
So I copped this brilliant thought off the sign on the pump at my local Mobil station as I tapped my feet and fiddled with the hose while watching the…
Mar 14
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Gary Mantell
But Seriously...
No punchline coming.
Mar 5
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Gary Mantell
February 2025
Inventory Management
Back when we were younger and less encumbered than we are now, the conversations we had either via phone or in person were different.
Feb 23
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Gary Mantell
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