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Esther's avatar

I laughed loud and long at the Irish parts. Thank you. You’re talented- it was right after feeling bad for your whole family.

Freedom To Offend's avatar

I sent the Irish bits to the Globe and Mail. The last time they ran it, they said it was one of the top essays of the year. Fingers crossed, but I stripped out the sadness.

Jewish Grandmother's avatar

Tough times! So glad you lived to tell the tale.

Freedom To Offend's avatar

It was pretty funny. Just FYI, I was fired today, just saw the email. Thanks for your support. And the damn LCBO is closed :)

Jewish Grandmother's avatar

I just finished responding to your new post. Hang in there!

Mary Grande's avatar

Great essay, reminiscent and poignant. Your test of character event reminds me of one marathon where a runner ran into the same problem, but he kept on running, his incontinence visible to all.