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I've hidden a golden bookmark in five of the copies that were sent out, and these five

lucky winners will be taken on a magical tour of my Lincoln Town Car, which they'll

also get to wax, wash, and detail.

So today, I'm going to answer some email messages that I've been avoiding.

Okay, so first up, yet another affect versus effect.

It's pretty simple if you remember one phrase.

The questions I get over and over again affect my mental well-being.

In effect, your question is killing me.

Or how about the effect of having to answer this again is a headache.

Not even a glass of box wine will affect this migraine.

Effect equals influence.

You're often repeated questions affect me.

Effect equals result.

The effect of this is that I count effects and effects in my sleep, and I may be going

a bit mad.

Spam.

Oh, here's one.

Dear Minion.

My name is Ashley.

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