Mitch Blum

Another entry in a series of love letters written to random people that I don’t know. Think of it as nothing less than a celebration of humanity!)
Dear Jesus Is Lord Guy,
Please know that today and forevermore I love you.
I love how you stand outside of every sporting event and music concert in Boston handing out [...]

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Over the years I have clearly established my bona fides as a legitimate tough guy. And while my lifetime street brawl record stands at an unimpressive 0-1-0 (please bear in mind that there were extenuating circumstances,) I like to think that I haven’t been involved in more street brawls precisely because most people recognize [...]

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Q: What is the ‘Fat Boy Shuffle’?
A: The Fat Boy Shuffle (FBS) is a dynamic physical movement that deceptively gives the appearance of hurrying-up when walking but doesn’t involve any actual hurrying-up.
Q: When does one employ the FBS?
A: The FBS can be employed at any time when one is walking in the street but [...]

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Old man in the Mustang
What are you doing
Waiting at the train station
Each and every morning
Why do you sit there
You’re not dropping off
You’re not picking up
But you’re always there
Why do you wait
On the little side street
Like a creepy stalker
Who are you stalking
Is it your ex-wife
Or a former friend
Are you trainspotting
Or planning a hit
One thing I know
Is [...]

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Growing up my greatest desire in life was to have long hair. I didn’t care about fame or fortune. I didn’t dream about power or prominence. I just wanted long, flowing locks. Back then, long hair stood for something important. It stood for rock and roll.
When grown-ups spotted a man [...]

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Congratulations!  Your decision to pursue a career as an officially licensed cab driver in the City of Boston will provide you with an exciting and lucrative opportunity filled with mystery, intrigue and fascinating strangers.
As Boston is a world-class city steeped in history and tradition it’s important for you to recognize the vital role that hackney [...]

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Why didn’t anyone tell me?
The other day, at the supermarket, my son and I were surveying the snack cake aisle, looking for a delicious dessert treat for the week. As I’ve mentioned many times before, I have a weakness, nay an addiction, to snack cakes.
(Please note that when I say “snack cake” I mean Hostess [...]

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