The picture above was taken last week in my home city, Minneapolis. It sums up the mood of the country, and the disposition of Yours Truly: dark and ominous.
I suggest bypassing politics this week for mental health reasons. Instead, check out Tales From The Grouch, indexed below. (Links are in green.)
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“Rusty” — Happy times in suburbia.
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“Revelation” — Unhappy times in suburbia.
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“Homebodies” — The people next door.
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“The Porthole” — Be careful what you wish for.
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“The UFO” — Stand by me … and a UFO.
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“Carol Comes Home” — The spirit of Norman Bates.
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“Thwup!” — The case for eating more (or less) beans.
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“Wisdom” — Cabin in the woods.
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“Row, Row, Row Your Boat” — Thelma helps a guest.
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“The Americans” — Kevin goes for the gold.
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“Margaret” — The greatest love story of all time?
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“The Hot Tub” — Elites enjoy some “quality time.”
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“The Climate Changer” — Earl has a secret weapon.
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“An Overcast Day” — The important thing in life.
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“A Small Problem” — It’s not the size of the boat?
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