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It was a lovely summer day.

And I knew that I had to stay inside for the morning, and finally pay all the bills, including this quarter's Business and Operating tax, and do a tidy on the office.  I always grumble to myself about having to pay B&O tax.  In Washington state, artists and writers are taxed just as if they are small businesses.  So, I pay a tax on my income to the city and to the state every quarter.  It strikes me a...