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The Dead Tired Poets Society

Earnest well wishes from someone else who forgot to pack snacks.

By Ann Colwell

· Launched a year ago

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Benediction for the Curb Alert

May you pause and thank the chair for all the viral infections it cured

Jun 7•Ann Colwell

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3

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Benediction for the Indoor Play Zone

May you not, in your pain and anxiety, put hand sanitizer in your open wounds

May 22•Ann Colwell

6

What has she been up to?

A homily for rehoming

Apr 24•Ann Colwell

7

3

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Benediction for Day One at Your New Job

May you vanquish your imposter syndrome once and for all

Mar 6•Ann Colwell

5

Benediction for the ER

May you not use the bathroom right after someone with diarrhea

Feb 27•Ann Colwell

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Benediction for Your Fourth Snow Day

May you decide that seven hours of Ms Rachel is actually fine

Feb 2•Ann Colwell

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4

Ice storm. This is not good.

A homily for Minnesota

Jan 27•Ann Colwell

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2

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Homily for Fartin' Around

Hey, you know what we should do?

Jan 7•Ann Colwell

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The Dead Tired Poets Society

Earnest well wishes from someone else who forgot to pack snacks.