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Possible Dinnertimes, In Order Of Moral Laxity

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Daniel Lavery
Nov 02, 2018
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I was raised by two Protestant ministers in the Midwest. My views on when dinnertime ought to be are are as fixed and immutable as the Westminster Shorter Catechism.

4:30pm.

Obviously this is not an option when dealing with others. I am not unreasonable; I am not suggesting you ring up a couple of pals and suggest they meet you at the local brasserie at …

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