Monthly Archives: February 2005

A.M. Bathroom Trials

Posted on 2/28/2005 by peter

The other day I woke up at 6:30 in the morning, and I desperately had to pee. I quickly scooted out of bed to head to the bathroom, but the door was closed. My roommate was using it. That selfish … Continue reading →

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My Day of Agony

Posted on 2/24/2005 by peter

I’m finally starting to feel better. For four days, I’ve suffered through a brutal sore throat, probably obtained from one of my students. My esophagas felt like it had been raped by dolphins. My throat was red, raw, and ravaged. … Continue reading →

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Presidents Day!

Posted on 2/22/2005 by peter

Yesterday we celebrated President’s Day. As a lover of history and a man who finds a deeply unnatural satisfaction in gazing at pictures of Lincoln, it was a day of celebration and merriment. Like many holidays, President’s Day is all … Continue reading →

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You Zig, I Zag!

Posted on 2/17/2005 by peter

I just ate a couple Ding Dongs. I know where all of you think I’m going with this. I’m sure you all think I’m going to wander off on some disgusting diatribe about how I ate the Ding Dongs at … Continue reading →

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The Awkward Man-Crush

Posted on 2/15/2005 by peter

There is nothing so gloriously awkward as when one man develops a platonic crush on another man. Yes, sometimes envy and admiration of a cool, successful, handsome, man crosses that line – that line where one is no longer celebrating … Continue reading →

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Glitz and Alienation on the Iron Range!

Posted on 2/10/2005 by peter

This weekend, I’m headed back up with Bridgette to visit her parents in Virginia, MN. But this time, things are different. This time, they’re filming a big-budget Hollywood movie there. Yes, Charlize Theron, Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, and Sissy Spacek … Continue reading →

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