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July 30, 2025

level 2 wants you

The Uncle Sam image from the classic James Montgomery Flagg World War I recruiting poster, reversed for some reason, with the new caption "WE WANT YOU" instead of the original "I WANT YOU FOR U.S. ARMY."  Potentially  problematic for those of us who question the prerogatives of US imperial power in general and the motivations behind entry into World War I in particular, but I'm betting that the image has become so ingrained in the culture through advertising that it no longer carrries much political meaning. If you've read this far, congratulations on being a fellow obsessive nerd.
Level 2: more fun than fighting in World War I

There are a few open slots left in the Level 2 class that starts tomorrow. It’s already a fantastic group of people but it would be even better with you in it. Don’t deprive us of your shine, you magnificent mess!

And if you want to someday scale the heights of Level 2 but haven’t yet taken an introductory class, here’s where to start: There are TWO sections of Improv for Introverts enrolling now, one on Wednesdays starting August 6th and one on Mondays starting August 18th. It’s welcoming, supportive, liberating, and fun as hell. Join us!

That’s it for now. Please continue being awesome (as though you could do otherwise).

See ya,
John

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