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I Became an International Spy
Hello, dear readers! It’s Tina here, and today I’m about to take you on an adventure that’s far more exciting than my usual tales of burnt toast and awkward encounters at the grocery store. Grab your popcorn, because things are about to get juicy. It was a rainy Tuesday afternoon, the kind where you don’t…
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Tina’s Take: Election Fever and My (Slightly Unhinged) Predictions
Hey everyone! It’s Tina again, back with another installment of my totally unqualified, but hopefully entertaining, political musings. Remember last week when I predicted Trump would win? Yeah, I know, I know, I’m a visionary. But seriously, it’s like the election is all anyone can talk about. It’s in the news, it’s on social media,…
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They Stay the Same
You know that feeling when you go back home for the holidays, expecting to find that everything has changed, only to realize that, well, nothing has? Yeah, that’s pretty much the story of my life. Every year, as the leaves start to turn and the air gets a little bit crisper, I find myself packing…
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Chaos Reigns Supreme
You know those moments in life when you think you’ve got everything under control, only to have the universe come along and smack you upside the head with a giant serving of “nope, not today”? Yeah, well, that’s pretty much how my Thanksgiving potluck experience went down. It all started a few weeks ago when…
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Pandemonium Strikes
You know that feeling when you’ve got everything planned out to perfection, every detail meticulously orchestrated, and then suddenly, the universe decides to throw you a curveball the size of a Mack truck? Yeah, that’s exactly what happened to me this Thanksgiving. It all started a few weeks ago when I decided to take on…
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Thankful Tidings
You know, as I sit here, surrounded by the remnants of my Thanksgiving feast (and the ever-growing pile of dirty dishes that I just can’t seem to muster the energy to tackle), I can’t help but reflect on all the things I have to be grateful for. And let me tell you, it’s quite the…
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Shocks the Whole Family
You know those family gatherings where everything is supposed to go according to plan – the food is perfectly cooked, the conversation flows effortlessly, and the entire clan leaves feeling warm, fuzzy, and thoroughly satisfied? Yeah, well, in my family, that’s about as rare as finding a four-leaf clover in a field of dandelions. And…
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Gratitude-Filled Rollercoaster Ride
“This year, I’m thankful for… my couch and the ability to binge-watch Netflix for hours on end without judgment.” Yep, that’s right, folks. As I sit here, surrounded by a veritable mountain of empty takeout containers and a growing collection of fuzzy socks, that’s the first thing that comes to mind when I think about…
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Touchdown Tango
You know those family gatherings where everyone is supposed to come together in perfect harmony, bonding over shared interests and creating memories that will last a lifetime? Yeah, well, my family’s version of that usually looks more like a scene straight out of a slapstick comedy. And when it comes to the biggest football game…
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Thanks, But No Thanks
You know that feeling when the holiday season rolls around and everyone is just brimming with joy and gratitude, while you’re over here feeling like the Grinch who stole Christmas (or, in this case, Thanksgiving)? Yeah, that’s me. And let me tell you, it’s not exactly a fun place to be. Every year, as the…
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Dinner Decides to Rebel
You know that feeling when you’ve got it all figured out, every detail planned to perfection, and then suddenly, the universe decides to throw you a curveball the size of a Mack truck? Yeah, that’s exactly what happened to me this Thanksgiving. It all started a few months ago when my parents announced that they…
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