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Nov 8Liked by Tao Lin

Hi. I'd be interested in a post by you on weed/caffeine/nicotine, what you think about them, how much you do them, what you think the effects are, how you do them

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Damn dude. Amnesty of leeches

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When I think stories about a squirrel are hyperbolic about government overreach, something like this comes along… insane.

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An interesting and unexpected ending.

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Nov 7Liked by Tao Lin

I liked this story. Especially how calm and accepting you really felt. It seems deeply aware. Thank you.

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what about non diseased ticks

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I have high iron and have joked about using leeches before, rather than having blood drawn (I hate needles!). It never occured to me it was possible! 🤣 Did they hurt? Thanks for sharing your adventures in leech adoption, what a time to be alive!

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It did hurt, yes. There's more on the leeching itself in part two of My Leech Journey.

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3 him and fuck feds

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Great piece - What do you think of confiscation? In support/against?

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Thank you—I don't know, I don't have an opinion on it, but the intention seems good, to protect the native wildlife.

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The agent had that Big Island local vibe. Super friendly all things considered... I can imagine that Bengal cat owner not being as mellow as you though...

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Yes, I liked the agent. Friendly, calm.

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