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14. Hat

A long running joke in our relationship is my wanting a cowboy hat, and my husband strongly disapproving of the idea. One day!

man smiling: what do you think of my new hat? spouse-man: no. absolutely no cowboy hats! man: aw. you're just jealous!

13. Dark Mirror

I have been trying to sum up how the last four years in the US have felt, seeing people who look like me that come from similar backgrounds be so full of hatred

man looking into a mirror with a sad expression. the reflection is smiling maliciously

12. Coping

Paying homage to a classic

coping: man laying on sofa listening to music with headphones while fire rages outside window

11. Tower-19

pixel art. man facing out open door in decaying stone tower, looking at night sky full of stars

10. Vacation

Spouse man to man sitting at table with laptop computer: We should really take a vacation. Laptop computer screen: the world is closed. Man: Right. Staycation it is.

7. Preparing for Parenthood

Man holding crying baby upside down: how do I make it stop?! spouse-man: I don't know, it didn't come with a manual... baby: WAAHHH!

6. Holidays

man coding boilerplate at computer while thinking about the holidays

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5. Rock

man trapped under large rock: at least the weight helps me sleep...

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4. Beard

man 1: that is an epic beard! man 2: thanks! I don't shave when I'm stressed out.

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3. Moving

man slouched in chair: maybe 9 days of moving is too many. ouch! when I can move my feet again, it'll be worth it

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1. What?

blond man sitting at computer: I don't even know what I am doing

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