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Andrew's avatar

A brilliant explanation of your work and shit.

Andrea Reyes's avatar

Great piece. Just don't say "spic n span," cause the spics don't like it. I can attest to this.

Cole Schafer's avatar

Hey Andrea. Firstly, thank you for bringing this to my attention in such a gentle way. I’m embarrassed to admit that I wasn’t aware of the origin of that phrase. Secondly, if my ignorance offended you, I’m very sorry. Lastly, the text has been edited.

Andrea Reyes's avatar

Not at all. I'm actually not Spanish, but I was married to a Puerto Rican, and he told me that while standing in the grocery store isle, buying cleaning products:) I like what you said about experience and originality. I agree that's why the tough guys you describe are so appealing. My stories on substack are mostly about them--husbands, boyfriends, Bukowski, etc. Different from yours, but the same roughneck gems.