There Is No Such Thing As A Free Kitten

I thought I was the master of my house, but I was sadly mistaken. My children, once again, got exactly what they wanted without my consent. I guess there is no denying it. I am now the proud owner of a cat. Oh, but not just any cat. A Bengal Cat. A rare breed apparently …

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Killer Ducks And Other Natural Disasters

Spring is here, spring is here. Life is skittles, life is beer. I think the very best time of the year is the spring. I do. Don’t you? I think I’d better stop now before Tom Lehrer comes after me for plagiarism. I don’t really mean to copy him, but frankly, I like the sentiment …

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It can Happen To You Be Warned

I swore I would never do it, and I’ve been very successful thus far. As I was growing up, I promised all the creatures of Heaven, Hell, and every other world now living and dead that I would never become my father.  I have certified documents, signed and notarized, from all three of my children …

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And The Lord Said “Let There Be Light” And Then The Fuse Blew

Somewhere in Egypt, in a yet undiscovered tomb is the hieroglyphic inscription, “Inka dar sorat naag huf” I haven’t the foggiest idea what this means. But I’m sure it’s there. There are all kinds of weird stuff in dark places. My laundry room for example. There is only one bulb to light the entire seventeen …

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Business Opportunity

I have decided I’m going into business. Even now I am wooing venture capitalists, writing business plans, and coming up with innovative ways to avoid paying taxes. (Thanks Mr. President) Don’t panic future investors, I already have my product. I wanted to say this up front in case you think I’m like that woman and …

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Undecided? I Suggest You Gripe About It

“I want to know who’s responsible! And I want to know it now!” If you are on social media, you have probably seen this a thousand times. Maybe not these exact words. I used these words so that this would have a stunning beginning that grabs the reader. My writing coach tells me I should …

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