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A Muse of Ire

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A cheerful curmudgeon comments on life, books, music, family, and from time to time on whatever else is on his mind.

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About Gumpy

Optimistic misanthrope. Cheerful curmudgeon. Husband of the nicest woman in the world: “@mopsey is so sweet (pause), how did she end up with you?" It’s a mystery.

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