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July 26, 2025

A Word To The Wise – The finest beating I ever took

By Chad Williamson 

Sometimes life deals you a tough lesson in the form of squandered money, a sprained ankle or a lost friendship.

Other times it comes in the form of 30 guys in boots kicking your guts out after your buddy took a brick to the head.

On that Saturday night in the early 90s I received the finest beating of...

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