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Monday, July 21, 2008 12:00 AM

Why I hate summer

Sweaty thighs sticking to plastic chairs? Miserable barbecues and forced merriment? Thanks, but I'll pass.
By Rachel Shukert

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  • Sunday, July 20, 2008 07:25 PM

    Thanks for writing that.

    You said what I've always felt. Summer is vastly overrated, especially for an introvert like me. For me, the trick is not going to things that I don't enjoy (but consequently, spending way more time by myself than I would like).

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