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June 2025

Time to Read
There’s nothing on my calendar for today or tomorrow and I can’t tell you how rare that is these days.
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John Calu
One for the Boxer
Some people are more curious than others.
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You Say You Want a Revolution...
I just had one of the best bowls of soup I’ve ever tasted: shrimp and pork wonton with fresh Bok choy at a place called Kung Fu Kitchen on Beacon Street…
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If You Can Keep It
Most of the time I remember where I come from, but every now and then I get a little too high falootin’.
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John Calu
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May 2025

The Show Must Go On
I may finally be able to lay down my struggles with the fear of missing out (FOMO).
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John Calu
The Return of the Pocket Poet
I have never been accused of being tight-lipped.
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An Afterlife Worth Living For
One night, when I was eighteen years old, I told my mom I didn’t see the point of going on and hoped I wouldn’t have to face another morning.
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Customer Service is King
The price of everyday goods has gone up about fifteen percent in the past month.
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John Calu
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Another Long Goodbye
Somewhere between amusing and mundane, I took my eye off the ball.
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John Calu
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April 2025

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