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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

STEVE! NOT NOW, WHILE YOUR WIFE IS HERE…

Edie – one of the kitchen angels at The Center – had to place her hubby in assisted care a while back following his stroke. He’s too big a guy for her to wrestle out of bed and into a wheelchair by herself, he needs help getting to the bathroom, etc. She’s been feeling guilty about not being able to... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 9, 2019

BEST ADVICE ON BLOGGING

When I first signed onto Blogit I used to post a lot of fiction – short stories by definition, or essays – 500 words or so. They were usually items from my files, about which I hoped to get feedback from other Blogit members. There was one who always had great comments. His screen name was Joe Love.... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, September 8, 2019

The Cone of Concern

I have my own Sharpie. The controversy over whether or not someone used an old weather advisory/forecast map, whether they edited it to suit their own beliefs and whether their pronouncements were challenged by meteorologists is pointless. Why should viewers watch 'expert' panels' endless analysis... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, September 7, 2019

THE WELCOMING COMMITTEE

One thing politicians and celebrities need is attention. It’s their oxygen. I saw a post on Facebook of a street corner in Ireland where a few reporters and photographers were waiting for America’s VP to be greeted by the locals. It might have been uncomfortable for him to face a crowd of... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, September 6, 2019

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO CHUCK

I was at Walgreen’s, reading a label on a lotion bottle, when I heard a man’s voice from the other side of the store. I had to see what all the fuss was about. There he was at the prescription service desk, ranting, raising his arms in wild gestures of indignation. Quick scan. No weapons. He was... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, September 5, 2019

“Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.”

Skipped 99% of the climate town hall on CNN last night. Sick of the obvious, the fatuous, the whole reality TV emptiness of it. Every guy in the coffee shop has the solution to the world’s problems, knows exactly what’s to be done to end the opioid crisis, stop the violence, etc., etc. And they’re... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

A little fiction for Wednesday (hump day)...

TWO BLOKES WALKED INTO A BAR…. Little Donnie ordered Smirnoff on the rocks and a side of fries. Boris got a pint of Stout and some salted peanuts. There was some back-slapping and atta-boys, and then the two began sharing about how their week had gone. Donnie had been treated with scorn by his own... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Dystopian Fiction

Soylent Green If you’re not old enough to remember the dystopian movie “Soylent Green” when it was first released in 1973, then it’s entirely possible you’ve seen it featured on TV in years since. Charlton Heston played a police detective, a good friend to an older gentleman struggling to make ends... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 2, 2019

IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT

This story opening is about as cliché as it gets. It sets the mood for a campfire tale full of frightening shadows, rattling windows, a dark, slinking figure that approaches with evil intent. Perhaps this one’s name is Dorian, the most unwelcome of visitors, one who lingers long after he’s worn out... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Antique china teacups and petit four saucers

Sometimes when I wake up I remember the dream. Lately I’ve dreamed of laughing children with stories to share and elaborate situations involving the work place, being in crowded hallways on campus, etc. – all familiar in dreams but not in actuality. Last night it was a setting like The Center, but... Sign in to see full entry.

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