Really dropped the ball on that one.
Derek MacDonald
Derek MacDonald is a former outdoor educator working in tech. In addition to writing and editing narrative nonfiction, he likes building websites, running, and competing in live-storytelling events. Derek currently lives in Burlington, VT. You can learn more about him at www.derekmacdonald.com.
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I think time travel might be real.
I was just happy I made it back before dark.
This is unequivocally the wrong venue.
Have you ever wondered how much a roof really costs? I used to think it was paid for in hours spent....
Ok this is steeper than I remember.
A text from a friend made my eyes bulge out of my face like a cartoon character.
I never really get to feel the moment I’m in.
Watching someone do the thing they're meant to do is so, SO cool.
I can't tell if I'm just a total curmudgeon or if social etiquette really has declined this much.
I want to show you something.
My doorbell doesn't ring that often.
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