Tag Archives: humor

Perspectives

You say the movie is hilarious I say it’s crap You say the painting is evocative I say the colors collide into each other like yesterday’s lunch You say you dislike this poem because it has no objectivity And I … Continue reading

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Nobody Ever…

I’ve been thinking a lot about my parents since I returned from my trip to Dupo, IL to see my cousin Carla Emrich.  One of the things that keeps going through my mind is the statement:  ”Nobody ever…”  So I … Continue reading

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Tapes, Tapes, Oh My!

It’s hard for me to believe that I had so many boxes of VHS tapes in my bedroom at the trailer in Haleburg, AL.  That was the only way I could ensure that they wouldn’t get thrown away like so … Continue reading

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Carla & Elvis

My son and I were late arriving at Carla & Ray’s Benefit Concert because we went to the American Legion instead of the Dupo VFW.  When we arrived Rev. Keith Ital was performing.  Rev. Ital is the pastor of the … Continue reading

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Maxwell Smart Says…

You may not remember the TV show Get Smart, but as ol’ Maxwell Smart says:  ”Would you believe…?”  Well today I got an email surprise.  Would you believe I drove all the way from Dothan, AL to E. St. Louis, IL … Continue reading

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So Simple – Not

It seemed like such a good idea at the time:  drive across the street and purchase a Sunday newspaper.  Of course I neglected to acknowledge:  (1) it was just barely past 5:00 AM, (2) it was still dark outside, and … Continue reading

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Epiphanies And Fingernails

I have written before about Mom having long fingernails so that she could light her cigarettes.  I’m just sorry it took me so long to figure out the reason for it.  I may have been more understanding if she had … Continue reading

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Please Stop The Hammering!

Hammering.  Hammering.  Hammering.  Neighbors, it’s getting old.  I’ve been living next to  you for over 3 months, and you’re hammering is getting to me.  The noise makes me cranky, sad, envious, and countless other emotions I’m not sure I can … Continue reading

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Mechanics, Now I Understand

This is the lamp that I use to tie all my many living room colors together.  I mean what else can you do when you have a plaid couch and “paint strokes” sheets displayed on your window and wall! Today … Continue reading

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Breakfast: Whatever We Want

People still look at me crazy when I order out because I order whatever I want.  If I want SOS (sausage gravy) on biscuits, that’s what I get regardless of the time of day or night.  How many of us … Continue reading

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