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Feb 19Liked by Norman T. Leonard

Poor guy no more high fives

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High fours work well enough.

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Feb 20Liked by Norman T. Leonard

Omg! Did this finger episode REALLY happen?? Hilarious card comments and the gamble on who should’ve picked up the finger!! Brilliant, Norm!! Thx!! AGAIN!!🤣

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It did. I was a teenager, so I'm sure it wasn't as dramatic as it felt (though the guy who lost his finger would probably--and should probably--kick me in the huevos for saying that, being that I was merely a spectator in his severed finger saga).

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Feb 20Liked by Norman T. Leonard

I played "dunk ball" – as we called it – well into my 30s. I *always* took off my wedding ring and tied it to my left shoelace. Those days were the best.

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Agreed. Some of the greatest days of my life.

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I'm so cringe, I'll have to come back and reread. But, in my reptilian brain, I sense value in this horror story. Thanks. I think. Shudder

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*deep bows*

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Feb 18Liked by Norman T. Leonard

I remember this day as if it was yesterday. The senior was my Dad! Lmao He thought we were pranking him with a fake finger, until he saw Kris's hand. He played even more aggressive after losing the finger. Beast Mode!!

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This is what I love about stories. They take their own shape and life. I swear I remember flagging down Raphael's older brother, but now that you say it, I remember your dad being there, too. Of course, I could just be getting old. In fact, I know I'm getting old. One day you lose your finger, the next day, it's your mind.

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Oh my god. See, first, I would've passed out deader than a mackerel -- whether I was the amputee or a bystander. Doesn't matter. And I was really rooting for his keeping the finger, so that was disappointing. Plus, did not know that about Jerry.

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We were all rooting for him to keep his finger, but it’s in a better place.

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LOL. It went to live on a farm.

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