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At the Gym, Volume 2
This is the second in a series profiling the types of people you find at the gym. Today’s subject is the nerdy approaching-middle-aged man who dresses funny. The most striking thing about him is his appearance. He is balding on top, but has a sparse moustache sitting on his upper lip like a dying caterpillar.…
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I Wanna Do Bad Things With You
Yesterday I got a notice in my mail saying I had a package to pick up. I went to Canada Post, and was handed a large box from Amazon, marked as a gift. What could it be? A surprise present from a secret admirer trying to win my affections? I eagerly tore it open. It’s….well,…
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The Dark Crystal
I have loved The Dark Crystal for as long as I can remember. It’s probably one of the first movies I saw that really had an impact on me. Rewatching it, I can still see why. The plot isn’t the most original, but it’s a dark tale that’s taken so damn seriously that you can’t…

I’m Phronk, also known as P.T. Phronk, or Mike. I’m a writer and scientist. Here’s where to find my stuff:
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