Author: D.C. Gonk

A Day in a Slop Shop

A Rough Start “You’re going to hate it,” Jose said. Jose was the assistant manage. He had just shared the unfortunate news that I would need to work at a different location today. “It’s gross over there. Sloppy, grimy…. nobody…

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My Attempt to Take a Break from Writing

After about 7 years of writing every single day in various formats (a few novels, thousands of poems, hundreds of articles and essays) and still being unable to make a living from it, I spent the last year or so taking a break from writing.

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Denmark vs The Czech Republic

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A great game from two “underdog” teams Kickoff for the Danes against the Czechs. I’ll be writing this as I watch. I love these kinds of games, where two teams that are fairly talented with a couple of well-known players…

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The Swiss hang tight against Spain, but lose in Penalties

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A somewhat opinionated (and slightly drunk) commentary on this wild match. Scrolling through Twitter looking at activity from the Cooligans and Men In Blazers when I realize, by god! Its already past noon! I’ve missed the kick-off for the game!…

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Being a Soccer Fan in America is Miserable Pt. 1: The MLS

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Being a soccer fan in America is miserable Pt 1: The MLS. Complaints that will never be heard, shot out into the ether that is the internet, from a lonely soccer fan in need if a better American Soccer system….

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Mohican Farms

A Day at Mohican Farms At Mohican Farms, workers and animals alike are calm and happy. Nestled in the foothills of the Kittatinny Mountains in Blairstown, New Jersey, this serene roadside farm started as a hobby for Ryan Herold and…

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Do Demands in Dover Make a Difference in Colombia?

Colombians in Dover, New Jersey, protest against an authoritarian government

Do Demands in Dover Make a Difference in Colombia? Driving through the main street of Dover is a commuter’s nightmare. Bikes, pedestrians, and the standard New Jersey driver who doesn’t seem to give a fuck about themselves or the people…

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Anti-Government Protests in Colombia Lead to Police Massacres and Violence

Colombia hosts anti-government protests against authoritarian Duque regime

Anti-Government Protests in Colombia Lead to Police Massacres and Violence What started as a protest against an exploitative tax reform has rapidly turned into violence and uproar as the people of Colombia lead anti-government protests against an authoritarian regime, and…

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