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About Cool Dad’s Weight Gain in Florida

While working at my favorite coffeeshop today, I’m throwing glances over to the counter, to the dome of glass that sheltered what was a half-loaf of chocolate banana bread when I got here. With AM turned to PM, there might … Continue reading

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How Often Do You Have Fun Time with Your Friends? [video]

Have you seen the web series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee? Simple premise: Jerry Seinfeld, an American stand-up comedian who rose to prominence yadda yadda yadda, takes his comedian friends out for a drive in fancy cars to get coffee. … Continue reading

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The Weird Things I Say When Someone Tells Me ‘Thank You’

I’ve tried to teach the Cool Bros well. When someone does something nice for you, you say Thank you. When someone tells you Thank you, you say You’re welcome. I need to practice what I preach. A friend posted this … Continue reading

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Cool Mum’s Night at the Monastery

It had been over two years since I’d had a long stretch of quiet and rest, when the idea occurred to me. “You are feeling depleted. Go away for a night!” I first checked Travelzoo for overnight deals. Nothing good. … Continue reading

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We Ate Steamed Cheeseburgers When We Should’ve Been Packing [photos, video]

It was only 10 in the morning, but our Saturday was already a productive one. Our landlord had just come by with a family who was interested in our apartment. (Yes, we’re moving. Again. For the eighth time in the … Continue reading

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