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Hey!? Some of my best UCSC friends were immature jackasses! Not me, though. I was a totally mature jackass. Great story, Michael. I wish I could have known your dad. You write about him with affection. Sharron at Leaves

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Thank you so much for your kind words, Sharron. Glad you enjoyed this one!

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Lol! This is a great story. I think people are right about you. You kind of channel Dave Barry.... and the world definitely needs more Dave Barrys (also, I think Dole won, too). Thanks for the laughs!

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Thanks Scott! Really appreciate the comment! I hope you'll keep reading and tell a friend!

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It *was* a timely demise, and thank you for saying so.

Also, sweet story. Your dad is a badass.

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Thanks for your kind words! And thank you for noticing the phrase *timely* demise! Leaving this life at 98… we should all be so fortunate.

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Great story! I had no idea the press isn't in the same room during the debates.

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This was great, and I think you were on to something.

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Thank you, Jackie!

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Great story, Michael! And I appreciate the liberal use of Simpsons GIFs. (Pun intended?)

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Thanks! I had forgotten about the Simpsons episodes featuring Dole and Clinton until a began working on this story. But to my surprise there were some real gems on giphy.

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