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Jerks of the Week: Aug. 19, 2024 Jerk of the Week: The CVS Maid’s Tale I don’t get to leave the house very much these days. Then again, I didn’t go out very much in the past either. Back when I was single and childless, I would go to the gym every day and the…

Jerks of the Week: Aug. 12, 2024 Jerk of the Week: The Surprise Summer Birthday I was always envious of kids who had their birthday during the school year. Their moms would bring in Munchkins from Dunkin Donuts for everyone, and the entire class would treat them as if they were royalty. As someone who…

Jerks of the Week: Aug. 5, 2024 Jerk of the Week: My Daughter’s First Trip to the Beach I wasn’t sure how I was going to spend my first Father’s Day with two children. I imagined it would involve sleeping in. I get about only four hours of sleep per night because I’m taking care…

Jerks of the Week: July 29, 2024 Jerk of the Week: My Son’s First Girlfriend Some of you might be confused. You’ve read the title and asked yourself, “Wait, isn’t Walt’s son like two years old, or something?” Yes, that is correct. And yet, he has his first girlfriend. OK, not really. My first real…

Jerk of the Week: Jeff Hoogland Many of you reading this may not know who Jeff Hoogland is. If that’s the case, consider yourself fortunate. Hoogland is a streamer of Magic: The Gathering and other card games. Now, before you roll your eyes and say, “Walt, why are you talking about a card game played…

Jerk of the Week: My Son’s Trip to the Dentist I’m going to ask you a question. See if you can come up with the correct answer. Here it is: How much did my son’s trip to the dentist cost? I’ve asked this question to many people, and I’ve gotten all sorts of responses. Of…