Day 28 Prompt: “The Turning Point.” Two more days left of 30 Days of Writing, hosted by Nicky and Mike at We Work for Cheese. Please stop by the We Work for Cheese Emporium to link up or read other inmate posts. The Giant Fork in the Road “Ah, the turning point,” said Gladys GPS,… Continue reading
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The Banker Intervention or Let’s Make a Deal
Day 26 of 30 Days of Writing – Today’s Writing Prompt is “An Intervention.” Please swing by We Work for Cheese to link up or read other posts by the criminally insane. A Dramatization INT. LIVING ROOM – EVENING Five members of the Banker family are seated around a lavishly decorated living room. Their… Continue reading
Stiletto Heels or Insoles
I never wear stiletto heels because I’m a klutz. Going stiletto would trip me up and put me in the ICU. That’s why I wear safe, low-to-the-ground, sensible shoes. If I trip, the possibility of suffering a concussion diminishes by three inches. As a klutz, I’ve never been much of a shoe risk taker…. Continue reading
Like There Was No Tomorrow End of Days Rap
I’m following Linda’s lead @ The Good, The Bad, The Worse and reposting my rapture rap for Day 22 of 30 days of Writing, the brainchild (or shock therapist) of the catering staff @ We Work for Cheese. Written on MAY 21, 2011 Revised on JUNE 22, 2012 Rapping the Rapture Image via Wikipedia When I… Continue reading
Favors I’d ask of Satan or Satan Party Favors
For Your Prince of Darkness’ Judgment Day, Satan Goody Bags Personalized with a special message: “But by the envy of the devil, death came into the world.” – Book of Wisdom II. 24 That’s all she wrote. Day 21: “Favors I’d ask of Satan” prompt from the 30 Days of writing, creative writing challenge at… Continue reading
My Uncle Once Had a Camel Called George
Not to be confused with the other George who was curious. I don’t think camels are curious. From what I remember, which isn’t much, camels are nasty, as well as prolific spitters. Unless that was someone, I once worked with. Notice I didn’t say, “With whom I once worked.” That’s too formal for me and… Continue reading
Breaking Banana News: The Awkward Banana Insecurity Crisis
Based on the article “The Awkwardness of the Common Banana” by Lynn Plantain. Often referred to as the “leathery berry” or “elbow of the bract,” the common banana has undergone many changes in cultural perception over the years. First popularized in slapstick comedy with a near-sighted fool slipping on a banana peel, today the banana… Continue reading
Shoe Misfits
Ode to an Ill-Fitting Shoe Cursed is the foot that’s born too thin. Nary a shoe will the foot fit in. If the shoe is too wide, The foot will slide. If the shoe is too tight, A blister will smite. What in the world can a lady do To keep a foot safe… Continue reading
Teleconfusion – TV or Not TV
Teleconfusion: An abnormal condition variously characterized by stupor, stereotypy, mania, and either rigidity or extreme flexibility of the limbs, resulting from watching too much television. You may have experienced one of the symptoms of Teleconfusion after watching The Apprentice, or America’s Got Talent or the recent season of Survivor. Symptoms of Teleconfusion Restless body syndrome:… Continue reading
Mother’s Day Rap
I’m a mother with a son, two dogs and cat I try to cook and clean but fail at that After work, I want time to clear my head But have to feed the dogs and cat instead If they don’t get dinner, they get under my feet When you fall on your face, it’s… Continue reading