In Defense of First World Problems

WHINE

It's a luxury to complain about a broken toilet, when you think about it. Maybe we should be thankful for our picayune complaints.

Published Feb. 13 2014 12:19PM EST

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Last week, my usually steadfast and loyal upstairs toilet decided to go on strike, requiring the intervention of a slightly psychotic but surprisingly competent handyman.

Michael Moynihan

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In Defense of First World Problems

It's a luxury to complain about a broken toilet, when you think about it. Maybe we should be thankful for our picayune complaints.

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Michael Moynihan