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Reach for the Zen

’ve never laughed so hard as I have on some of my charters, but it’s typically only funny after the fact. Every time I think I’ve seen it all, my people outdo themselves and serve up the unexpected. I’ve had some snafus out there to be sure, and they loom large when they’re happening, but they’re usually balanced by some pretty awesome stuff when you take the time to look at the big picture. If you’ve

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