I often use Mimont (a mashup of Mi-chele and Mont-gomery) on social media sites.
It reduces my name’s carbon footprint. I try to go green whenever possible.
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We Were Snubbed by Our Dead Dog. Twice. was published in the New York Times. You can find the essay here.
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