The Grimy Handshake

The Grimy Handshake

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Volume 4, Issue 2, March 1997

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Mike Ferrentino
Jan 21, 2026
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This is one of my all-time favorite Grimy Handshake columns. It was the first time I realized that I could work through some of my dad-issues and also write something entertaining and maybe even relatable. I’m still working through some of my dad-issues. It’s a journey, not a destination, right?

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