Author Archives: rogermcmanus2013

Hostage Crisis

Posted on July 18, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

I’m one of the few people who doesn’t have a cellphone. Not that I can’t have one. I choose not to.  If I’m not home, it’s because I’m doing something. I don’t see the point, I mean at least not … Continue reading →

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An Exercise in Writing

Posted on July 12, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

Journal log entry – Roadkill can be disgusting, and what is worse than that? Roadkill that makes its way to the sidewalk, that’s what (and scary if you think too much into it). I was walking my son to school … Continue reading →

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Making No Currents

Posted on June 26, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

There was a school of fish, and at school these young fish were taught how to find food, outmaneuver predators, and swim with the currents. The school gave out awards to those who excelled in these learnings, to celebrate their … Continue reading →

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No Tools Required

Posted on June 20, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

The pool broke. It was sometime probably in March when I walked to the backyard and noticed the pool cover drawn like a funnel down towards the center, like the vortex into a black hole. I had the urge to … Continue reading →

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Slanted Definitions 10

Posted on June 13, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

Rollercoaster – What a gambler puts his drink on Robotic – Secret weapon of the bugs when they take over the world Organic – Like a depressing instrument Stool Pigeon – Poor man’s clay pigeon for shooting (Of similar interest, … Continue reading →

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Have you had a bite?

Posted on June 6, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

Have you ever done something stupid, and because you knew it was stupid, you made sure you’d never do it again? Well I keep doing something I swear is stupid, but I keep on doing it. I’m not even sure … Continue reading →

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How old are you?

Posted on May 30, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

Journal log entry – Do you have a terrible time judging people’s ages? I see … a few of you who’ve been indicted for statutory rape have your hands up … but … anyone else? Does this ring true to … Continue reading →

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Snack Attack

Posted on May 23, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

What is it with food in the house? I’m not talking about your cereal or eggs for breakfast, or your sandwich lunch, or even your chicken and potatoes for dinner. I’m talking about everything else in between that’s never seen … Continue reading →

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The Answer?

Posted on May 16, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

Listen to this conversation: “Do you like breakfast, Mr. ———?” “I’m glad you asked, and I want to thank you for giving me this time to answer that question. We have to eat, obviously, and I like that sun coming … Continue reading →

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Good Posture

Posted on May 8, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

Journal log entry – Good posture creeps away from me like a ghost. Now there’s a winning argument for books over e-books. It would be a very expensive lesson in posture with all those Nooks and Kindles falling off of … Continue reading →

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