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Mr. John talks about the formative influence of mental abuse
Why Would You Do This to a Kid?
How to Ruin a Childhood in 4 Easy Steps – Prelude
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Mr. John presents a prelude of a series of stories on how to break a little boy. This is a pretty grandiose way of explaining a crap childhood.
I Made a Dumb
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I have no idea what got into me. It’s Friday, a Cat 4 hurricane is bearing down on Florida, and I have decided to move my hosting to WordPress.Com and G Suite.
The Orchid Thief Begins
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John writes of his first contact with the Seminole Tribe and why he became involved with them and their nursery. ultimately ending up as The Orchid Thief.
I Have Returned!
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Mr. John makes excuses for an extended absence and other nonsense.