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January 16th marks my 30th year in the captivity of the world. A hostage of time.
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On the morning of the beginning of my 30th year of life I went to Mulholland House of Pancakes and got the Maine Guide Breakfast (Rainbow Trout, Eggs, Homefries, Biscuit, Beans), a side of corned beef hash, and my first cup of coffee in nearly a month.
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One of the best gifts I've ever received for my birthday; One of my best friends from high school, Rich, and his girlfriend, Krista, stopped by from Chicago! We went to the Liberal Cup in Hallowell. We drank very liberally.
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After the Liberal Cup we headed back to Augusta and the Bridge Street Tavern to listen to live music and dance in snow boots.