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The Hopkins Class of 1996 30th Reunion

Post about my 30th high school reunion

Posted byfancypencilhandJune 11, 2026Posted inConnecticut, educationTags:1990s, 1996, 30th reunion, education, Hopkins, Hopkins School, life, prep schoolLeave a comment on The Hopkins Class of 1996 30th Reunion

On Corruption

A dilapidated brick building, photo taken circa 2007 in Paktika Province, Afghanistan

Essay about corruption overseas, and how our narrow definition of corruption blinds us to obvious corruption in the U.S., which we tolerate.

Posted byfancypencilhandMay 22, 2026Posted inAfghanistan, Connecticut, CorruptionTags:Afghanistan, anticorruption, Connecticut, Corruption, politics, UkraineLeave a comment on On Corruption
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