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Headlights, Gravy, and the American Montage

Headlights, Gravy, and the American Montage

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Karl Straub
Jan 07, 2021
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Yesterday morning was odd, and unsettling.

I spent hours getting Lisa’s car inspected. For once, though, the TV in the repair shop waiting room was off, and this was a welcome stroke of luck, as it meant I wouldn’t have to watch the Rachel Ray show, or the Wendy Something show, or (lord love a duck) the View. Usually when I’m there, some program of that …

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