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Please send a bottle of this stuff; it's been approved by the FDA, yes?!

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Mar 23, 2023Liked by Mark Starlin

A Squeaky Morning - Make sure you still have your heart, Tin Man.

The Fantasy Printer - I’d love to have a printer like Fantasy.

Overpacker - If I don’t overpack for trips, I’m always worried I’ll forget to bring something very important.

Advice From Old Folks On How To Live Longer - I think even if you avoid streets filled with stray cats, the cats would still be able to smell you a mile away after handling fish all day.

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I love all of these, Mark, but especially the tip at the end. I read it when it came out, but didn’t take the time then to comment. I had to fix that after rereading them today! ☺️

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Okay, Mark, so I read this on Tuesday. Still made this old lady laugh! “Winner, winner, chicken dinner.” Thank you for an enjoyable post. 😁

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Lol all of this made me giggle. And I need a good giggle right now as I battle wits and stubbornness with my new puppy 😓

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Mar 7, 2023Liked by Mark Starlin

"A Squeaky Morning": Oh yes! 😂

"The Fantasy Printer": Just for grins, ran down a list of some of my short stories (thanks, Medium!) and asked, Would I want to be in them? Start at the top: could be fun... probably not... no... OMG no... a world of NO... um, maybe... already was in that one, thank you, no... really, really no... oh I don't think so! SUMMARY: um, nope, not going printer shopping!

"Overpacker": Bit of random advice, do NOT compare a wife's packing habits to those of a former girlfriend or spouse. "Who would be stupid enough to do that?" Ummmm... <cough>

"Advice From Old Folks": Looking forward to future tidbits!

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These old guys really know what they are talking about. Thanks, Henry -- best advice I have had in a long time! (Sure beats the advice I get over and over, which is "You need to go easy on that scotch, Sharron." As if. ) Nice writing, Mark.

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Fun stories Mark. I really like the Fantasy Printer one that was cool how you did that.

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All of these stories are so much fun - such variety! And haha! The book title is hilarious. I’m going to keep an eye out for one of those printers...

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Mar 6, 2023Liked by Mark Starlin

can't wait for the book to be published. For now I'll stay away from cats after handling tuna. thanks for the tip

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Ok I am so here for that book 😂

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Another good set of stories. Where can I get one of those printers? I pack like you do as well. Thanks.

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