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Tag Archives: Story
Double Dog Dare
Hmmm… I think I’ve accepted a ‘double dog dare’ from my friend to write more. I don’t know what that’s exactly going to look like – but it may or may not involve you being suckered into reading more stuff. … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Family, Humor, Random Thoughts, Sharon K Penmen, Words, Writing
Tagged challenge, christmas story, double dog dare, handwriting, Sharon K Penman, Story, Ted Schredd, words, Writing
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The Five Second Rule Fail
My husband and I feel very differently about ‘the 5 second rule’ – come on, you know what it is…the rule that food dropped on the floor is edible if picked up within 5 seconds (as long as it’s not … Continue reading
From the stench that wafts from bums; something wicked this way comes
My fast morning story – In the 1990s my husband and I would often take an overnight trip to Bisbee, AZ – and in lieu of driving one of near-to-dying-cars, we opted for a ride on Greyhound. This also allowed … Continue reading
Posted in Driving, Humor, Random Thoughts, Story, Writing
Tagged Arizona, bathroom, bisbee, bus, greyhound, poop, sewage, sierra vist, smell, stench, Story, violent femmes
66 Comments
Are You Sure You’re Not in Denver?
This is a fast story from my days living in Raleigh, NC in 1999. I was making one of the many trips from Raleigh to Chapel Hill to participate in a library consortium meeting. Now the thing about that is, … Continue reading
Posted in Driving, Humor, Librarian, Random Thoughts, Story
Tagged AAA, cell phones, chapel hill, colorado, customer service, denver, driving, durham, Humor, morrisville, North Carolina, Raleigh, state of hell, Story
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Guest Blogging about Bears
Hi People ~ I’m guest blogging on Rohan’s site – Rohan7things. He was awfully nice to have me. Enjoy your read!
Posted in Blogging, Guest Blogger, Humor, Rohan7Things, Story, Writing
Tagged clothing, guest blogger, Humor, iggy pop, layers, rohan, rohan7things, Story, thin, winter
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A Lovely Tuesday Surprise ~
Greetings Friends ~ I have a special treat for you on the morrow. Yup, you’ve guessed it. I have a GUEST blogger. I was going to put an intro on his post for tomorrow, however he has it arranged nicely … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Guest Blogger, Humor, Random Thoughts
Tagged blogger, bono, Book, guest, guest blogger, jonathan swift, lucky, lucky charms, Music, rohan, rohan healy, Story, writer
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A Series of Unfortunate Laments Часть вторая
For Part Two or Часть вторая, I present several stories – some from my long ago youth, some from less long ago and some of my precocious child. I hope they make you laugh. Or send me pity-induced monetary compensation. … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, Children, Humor, Injury, Random Thoughts, Story, Writing
Tagged a christmas story, bend over I'll drive, Birthday, Brothers, childhood, Drinking with Jesus, HMO, Humor, Look Ma No Head, monty python, motherhood, party, Philosopher's World Cup, siblings, Story, The Cramps, The Red Elvises, Time Square Stores, TSS, urgent care, Wearing Black
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The Sweaty Chef – a Tale of the Lush
When I was in high school, I had a boyfriend, “Jon”, whose mom was a classic lush. I don’t know that I ever saw her sober. She was the kind of drunk that was either sobbing, screaming or laughing. You … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, Cooking, Eating, Food, Humor, Random Thoughts, Story, Writing
Tagged dom deluise, drunk, fat ass, horror, humiliation, lush, mean drunk, meet & greet, Story, sweaty
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Lyxdexia is a Terrible Thing
A few years ago I attended a conference for American Public Television (APT). I was reviewing the program of speakers for various events and dinners. I was curious to see Bruce Jenner on the agenda speaking about Anorexia at one of … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Childhood, Humor, Random Thoughts, Reading, Story, Writing
Tagged anorexia, bruce jenner, Dyslexia, Humor, lyxdexia, numbers, Story
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