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Healthy humor

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The human race had to come from somewhere.  We try to explain how we came to be — using words like God, nature, and who-the-hell-cares. Here is my non-scientific explanation using science as… Continue reading →

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Senseless Sunday Sarcasm: Family talents

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  My son is a poet:  The I-can’t-breathe-without-it variety.  This is one of his idols: Another of his poetry books will be published by Finishing Line Press. Sometime this century. I am the… Continue reading →

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Another visit to meme world

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Too many good ones… …had to share The next level of Jumanji: Why 2020 is such a mess: Just remember —  I have to agree with this cat: Further – I really, really… Continue reading →

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Writing helpers

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I’m looking for a new desk.    The one I have now was purchased from Staples in 1997 for $100.    It’s presently being held together by duct tape and prayer. The one… Continue reading →

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99 word prompt : Justice for all

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June 4, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about justice for all. It does not have to take place in America. Injustice exists anywhere. What is the… Continue reading →

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Short sarcasm

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Short post today. Regarding 2020, this says it all: I’ve been in a social media debate with someone who has his nose so tightly into the bark that he can’t see the forest. … Continue reading →

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Dark Sunday Sarcasm : Senseless

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Weather today:  Partly smoky with scattered rioters. OBCC is precariously perched at the edge of my desk.  Four dogs have taken over my bed.  Yes, this is typical for 3am. What is keeping… Continue reading →

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I in moans

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Where am I? Sitting at a desk I purchased in 1997, redesigned over the years by cat claws and duct tape. Why am I here? If you knew the number of times I’ve… Continue reading →

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99 word prompt : contradictions

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May 28, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using two words that contradict. Examples include champagne and hard-rock; rosemary and sewage; duck down and firecrackers; sleep and… Continue reading →

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Sometimes Posts Are Missing (SPAM)

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I’ll have to consider it “Operator Error.” The notifications for your new posts were being sent to my S*P*A*M folder. It’s possible that WordPress made yet another change that foobarred my site.   However;… Continue reading →