Author: Matthew Koehler

For the last five years Matt has been a stay-at-home parent and horrible homemaker. Currently, his progeny is not only still alive but healthy and happy. He applauds himself on this accomplishment because raising a human being ain't easy. At this point, he's come to understand that the rest of his life will be about losing battles and writing about it.

I had an epiphany last night around 3 a.m. while binge-watching The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. First, it’s a great show – very funny. Second, I’m not a fictional wealthy Jewish divorcee, circa the late ’50s, with a knack for stand-up, but I took inspiration from her story. Third, okay, that show has nothing to do with my writing career but after binging on it, I felt compelled to express my opinion. Blogged about it on Medium. I’ll send you the link but you have to share it with your colleagues. You see, by interacting with my post, it earns money.…

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Okay, Mike. We can hold it together. The president will say the right thing. Is saying the right thing. Sit here, calm and composed. Make sure to look at Schumer and the woman, who isn’t Mother, when they talk. Nod. Nod. Nod. Introductions are going well. Perhaps a little prayer: Praise be to you, O Lord Jesus! May your eternal light shine down upon this most momentous of repeat meetings. And, praise be to your divine wisdom for putting other men in this room with me and this woman. Oh Mother! She is a she-dev… Uh oh. Here we go.…

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“The comeback Y Team continue to be road warriors in these sports playoffs, and after holding off the X Team in a frantic third period Wednesday night in Some City for a bigger number-smaller number win, we’ve officially got ourselves a series in this Sport Specific Final.” – Ubiquitous News Sports Oh hey, person waving at me in line! I see you’ve noticed my “sports team” hat. You must’ve watched the game last night. I sure did. What a shocker, right? They’re tied – back to the hometown! I hope they win but, at the same time, will preemptively agree…

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