So there I was, arm hooked up to the machine, watching my plasma swirl away into a bag while the morning news dribbled across the screen like a bad fever dream. And what were they showing? A "riot" in Melbourne, allegedly. The sort of riot where the real thugs wear body armour, carry pepper spray and look like they just walked off the set of RoboCop. The people they were beating? A ragtag crew of teenagers and old hippies—probably fresh out of a drum circle, still smelling of patchouli. But sure, let's call it a riot. Now, here's where it really gets good. I mentioned this spectacle to a few people later, thinking maybe they'd share my outrage or, at the very least, give a damn. But no. What did I get instead? A smirk, a chuckle, and—oh, the pièce de résistance—"You should really just let it go." Let it go? Yeah, let me uncork a nice, overpriced cup of coffee, sit back with my legs crossed, and soak in the latest reality TV trash. Why bother caring when ...
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Enjoy your birthday and your new year of life! Mazal tov to your lucky parents too.
Loads of love and sloppy kisses and hugs from your Aunty Sue and cousins Cody and Zac xoxoxoxoxox
We love you dear Henry! Have a wonderful birthday and year!
Happy birthday Henry. I hope your parents don't eat you. Mind you, now that they've got Ezra...
Loads and loads of kisses to you!!!
may you grow up to master the good that both your parents possess.
Happy birthday from Delhi.
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I have passed on your best wishes and he was delighted to receive them.
Frances, no need to shout...
Sue, he said “Ta”.
Blackie, I just nibbled on the a bit. No blood.
Priyanka, kisses passed on, with much gratitude.