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Joe pushed his cart through the aisle of Heinen’s, wishing he’d just taken a basket. He wasn’t hungry. Usually he ate downtown after work, had a drink, caught the bus – but every so often a guy felt like he should learn how to cook. Save some money, spend more time at home instead of the bar. This would build character somehow. A good book. A pipe, the …

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