Exercise By Proxy
by Steve West on February 4, 2024

Recent conversation with Brenda:
Brenda: I just watched a guy do 50 push-ups. Can you do that?
Me: Sure. I don't mean to brag, but I could watch a guy do 100 push-ups.
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Recently, I attended a wedding for some close friends of mine. The reception featured a DJ who doubled as emcee announcing what was happening and what would happen next. After doing the stupid chicken dance and the hokey pokey, he tried to create a “feel good” moment for the newlyweds. Go »
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