Life in the fast lane--where's the on ramp?

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Saturday, January 6, 2024

ZAP!

I've had a particular thing on my mind for the past couple of days. I tried to post about it an hour or so ago, got all the jots and tittles done. And then I thought again about what people doing a cold read would think of it. Zap! Tried again, from a different angle. Deleted a couple of extreme... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 5, 2024

LIMERICK REMEMBERED

There was an old woman who said, When she found a thief under her bed, 'Get up from the floor, You're too close to the door, And I fear you'll take cold in the head.' Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 4, 2024

NOT TODAY, NO THANK YOU

The two JW missionaries stood outside the door after they heard the doorbell sounding inside. There was a car in the driveway. Someone was home. They were shocked when the old woman opened the door. Her hair was stringy and tangled. She squinted near-sightedly, her toothless mouth hanging open. Here... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

EMPATHY FATIGUE, AN ANALYSIS

Over the holidays I noticed a hell of a lot of ads for famous charities. There were videos, complete with background music, famous actors and scripted presentations asking viewers to send money to support a desperate need. There were pathetic scenes designed to play on viewer's emotions: children... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 1, 2024

THE COUP? conclusion

“I believe you, Elsbeth. But this cannot be overlooked,” Rosamond said. “I’m afraid I shall have to banish you back to the county from whence you came.” “But, who will take care of you if I am gone, Your Majesty?” “That is no concern of yours,” Rosamond said. “And you must never breathe a word of... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, December 31, 2023

THE COUP? cont'd

“Just to clarify the situation in my own mind, Dear Lady, the rumor I heard – that you are carrying the king’s child – is this the case?” “Of course not! Where on earth did you hear such a ridiculous story?” she demanded. “I submit to you it was someone who may have had your best interests at... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, December 30, 2023

THE COUP?

Raoul stared at her in dumfounded silence for a long moment. If what the queen said was true, then how could she secretly be carrying a son and heir? And then he realized. Elsbeth! That handmaid was playing some kind of game. But what could she possibly gain by telling such an outrageous lie? He... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, December 29, 2023

THE COUP, cont'd

“Thank you, Dear Rosamond. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to bring solace. My dear brother would want me to be of whatever assistance you may require.” Elsbeth seemed to have choked on something from her chair nearby. “Please, milady, may I be excused?” she asked the queen.... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, December 28, 2023

THE COUP, cont'd.

The duke patted Elsbeth’s shoulder before hurrying away. He had arrangements to make and questions for the king’s attendants and courtiers. He was certain he was in line for his older brother’s throne, but the handmaid had raised a question that could stop his ambition in its tracks. What if the... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

THE COUP, Cont'd.

But Elsbeth knew the rumor about the Duke’s involvement was untrue. He’d been attending a joust in a nearby township when his brother took that fatal fall. She heard the gossip from a cousin who was there that the Duke had enjoyed more than one stein of the local beer, and had been involved in a... Sign in to see full entry.

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