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Good post by Cathy Moore (such a talented family don’t you think?)

Have you forgotten your place? Just read some Corporate Drone. “Oh, I remember now,” you’ll say. “My place is below this exalted writer. I am but a peon.”

Especially good on the subject of lawyers.

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