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Brian and Me

by Jon Gorter | Jun 28, 2021 | 1 comment

He’s the uncle that snores so I don’t like him, but he’s also the uncle that catches all the fish.

And blah blah blah, we all know the analytic drill here.

I’d start by telling them about the lies I used to tell in middle school.

Was she ever deterred?

Narrators can’t be trusted, the combination of “mere” and “trifle” isn’t redundant, not every list requires an “and” before the final noun phrase.

Sure, Mythic Greeks/Steampunks is a potent combo, but come on, Bear Cavalry/Penguins? That’s hilarious.

When Jon says he’s blessed, I furiously believe it.

The advantage of painting soup is that everyone understands it.

I’m not solely writing out of selfish, monetary interests.

In the quiet of my own home I find myself always coming back to the gentle, familiar music of my childhood.