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Kitty's avatar

My dear waffle eaters: I regret to inform you that every word in this post is true.

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Julie Marsiglio's avatar

I wasn't sure where you were going at first - tied together so well - loved it. Yes! I want to know about the donors - what are their interests, do they intersect with mine, can I learn something new. Connected to this I tell my colleagues use your vacation time, go out and be in the world, we need to have interests, hobbies, experiences, trips, etc. to connect with those 100+ people in our portfolios. Nobody wants to talk with boring people. We have to be interesting people and be people that are interested in other. Great post as usual Dan, and thank you for the Home Alone reference. It was needed! One of the best holiday movies!

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Dan Mangiavellano's avatar

Julie, I wasn't sure where I was going first either! Ha! And I love this point you're making about being a real person and having real conversations. Would you believe I had Home Alone on in the background when writing this? Uncle Frank speaks to me.

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Joseph Brown's avatar

Dan, after a childhood of watching Smokey and the Bandit, I'm convinced I can jump a bridge. I've just never owned a firebird. I believe in your flatbed Fast & Furious dream.

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Dan Mangiavellano's avatar

Thank you, Joe. This is clearly the reaction I was fishing for. And, in turn, based on your television-watching youth, I also believe you (and that old pickup of yours) can jump a bridge.

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Renee Beck's avatar

Butt-hole ... another thing I didn't think I'd hear from Dan.

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Dan Mangiavellano's avatar

If you can find me another way to describe Uncle Frank from Home Alone I'm all ears, Beck!

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Christine Mangiavellano's avatar

You need a dash cam. When you finally drive your car onto a moving semi/flatbed we need proof. Video/photo or it didn’t happen. ✌🏻

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Dan Mangiavellano's avatar

I'm asking for a dash cam for Christmas and a more comprehensive car insurance policy.

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Christine Mangiavellano's avatar

LIABILITY ONLY

TWISTER

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Christine Mangiavellano's avatar

I really wish Substack would let me put a gif here. I have the perfect one!!!

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david powers's avatar

No semi loading with child 2 and child 1!

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Dan Mangiavellano's avatar

Child #2 is such a good driver, I'm pretty sure she could do it!

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Christine Mangiavellano's avatar

Multi cams-we need to see you driving 😜

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