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What a clever way to tell a story, Bill! It did leave me gasping for breath! I must admit, I'd pobably walk out on a guy like that, too! It makes a subtle point though. We are all becoming far too automated. Carry on like this and we will evolve into human/AI hybrids!

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Apr 9, 2023Liked by Bill Adler

I must have bought the wrong brand.

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Apr 9, 2023Liked by Bill Adler

I would up and leave too!

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Very clever, Bill! This man has chosen to give up his autonomy and become a slave. Sounds dystopian, but really not far off the mark for 2023 if you ask me. Scary!

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Lovely! This flowed well, and I really liked the ending.

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Ha! Clever, and beautiful!

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Apr 30, 2023Liked by Bill Adler

Technology is good, but never forget how to think for yourself.

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Hahaha! Great twist at the end.

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A wonderful story!

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Brilliant sentence and story!

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Bill, I love what you did here. Great cadence, the piece rolls along faster and faster to the perfect ending. I like the one-sentence form too, and might try it with a piece or two. Keep up the good writing.

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I’m glad you used the word ‘salubrious.’

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Apr 9, 2023Liked by Bill Adler

You're such a great author Bill Adler. Another good reality story.

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Good job, I was out of breath reading it.

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Apr 9, 2023Liked by Bill Adler

What a great way to start the day. I haven’t had a good morning laugh like this in a while. Well done Bill!

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Apr 9, 2023Liked by Bill Adler

But it couldn't tell the time.

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