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Carl McCoy

Nov 29, 20198 min read

10 Reasons to Love Winter

In Defense of Old Man Winter Ladies and gentleman of the jury, my client, Old Man Winter, has been accused of stealing people’s hope,...

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Carl McCoy

Nov 23, 20198 min read

Full Contact Grocery Shopping

I’ve just been to the grocery store. I don’t want to go back. Maybe ever. I’ll find some alternative to groceries – maybe Chipotle or...

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Carl McCoy

Nov 15, 20198 min read

Riding the Quiet Car

“Daniel is traveling tonight on a plane. I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain.” Bernie Taupin / Elton John “Daniel is...

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Carl McCoy

Nov 1, 20195 min read

Don't Hug the Dog

Our golden retriever was growling at me again. He didn’t like to be hugged, and I had moved in such a way that it looked as if a hug were...

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Carl McCoy

May 2, 20198 min read

Does That Come with Free Refills?

Movies and films are slightly different animals, aren’t they? ‘Ghost Busters’ was a movie, whereas ‘The English Patient’ was a film....

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Carl McCoy

Apr 18, 20197 min read

5 Reasons to Love the Spring

As it’s approaching late April in Boston, and the balmy days of 42 degrees are starting to melt the snowdrifts covering my window, my...

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Carl McCoy

Jun 16, 201810 min read

Two Diaries

Here's a piece I wrote back in 2010, while teaching English to international students in New York City. Based on true events, with names...

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Carl McCoy

Dec 8, 201713 min read

Talking to your Cat about Rejection

Below is a sample chapter from my recently published book, “Job Hunter Road.” These chapters are by no means intended to make light of...

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