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The strange practice of tapering

The strange practice of tapering

Excess energy, mood swings, taper tantrums, and food. Lots of food.

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Paul Flannery
Sep 14, 2021
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I woke up Monday morning full of energy and light. My legs felt amazing, my head felt clear, my body felt extraordinary. After dropping my son off at school, I contemplated the totality of the universe on the walk home, and returned with a half dozen ideas for future endeavors. All of this can mean only one thing. It’s full on taper season. 

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