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The Pastrami King
@mpaxson.bsky.social
I write things. Novels, novellas, short story collections. Available on just about every on-line book retailer. And I cook and bake and bicycle and nap. Opinions totally my own.
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I was just talking with a friend from work about how much he hated having to analyze the symbolism in "The Great Gatsby" and "Wuthering Heights."

I'm coming to believe high school English lit was deliberately designed to instill a lifelong hatred of reading.
December 6, 2025 at 2:35 AM
And now comes the worst part of Thanksgiving. The meal is bad enough on TGiving Day, but tonight are the dreaded leftovers. How I hate TG Day leftovers.
November 29, 2025 at 1:42 AM
If nobody is reading anymore, why are all of the books I want to check out of the library not available and I need to place a hold on them?
November 26, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Snug as a bug in a rug.
November 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I’d like to say this is stunning coming from a man who cheated on all of his wives. But what’s the point?
In a gossipy post, President Trump comments on how quickly Congressman Thomas Massie remarried after his wife passed away.
November 15, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Hey @carrierubin.bsky.social … I saw a video of your sister bowling and she referenced her sister’s ridicule (or something like that). If we’re never gonna get a #dancingcarrierubinmeme, we can at least get a video of you bowling.
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
My contribution to today’s playlist.

youtu.be/-1_4TnPT8os?...
Midnight Oil - Bullroarer (live)
YouTube video by Buffy Maroo
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November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Day After
And so it goes.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:59 AM
My contribution to today’s playlist.

youtu.be/PzikB8Ahizw?...
Are You Awake?
YouTube video by The Summer Kills - Topic
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM