Modern Day Pirates

Modern Day Pirates

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Dedicated to my friend Alex

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Geoff Talbot
Feb 16, 2025
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A Letter to Anyone Who Feels Stuck Right Now,

WARNING: This story might not make much sense until you get to the end.

My father was extremely tight with money, and he hated Guy Fawkes.

For the Americans among our thousands of readers, Guy Fawkes is an annual celebration on November 5th that most colonial countries still celebrate.

We buy loads of fireworks …

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