Category Archives: A Little Think Thought

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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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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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 Health

Posted on April 11, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

First they were told by the surgeon general that sitting upright while eating would decrease their lifespan due to the food pounding on their stomach from a vertical drop. So the people began to lie crooked and hunched over, reclining … Continue reading →

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On the Downbeat … and the next downbeat … and … why’s it always down?

Posted on February 14, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

The pastor of the church wondered why the attendance had continually dwindled in his congregation, and was flummoxed by the lack of any inflow of even a smidgen of newcomers. A deadly four-four time of quarter note after quarter note … Continue reading →

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Gone Astray or Not?

Posted on December 16, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

There was a hung jury consisting of Saint Peter and some angels, as the newest arrival to the gates of Heaven waited on a verdict to see if he would be allowed in. He’d been a thief, which might have … Continue reading →

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Sold

Posted on December 12, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

There was a factory of workers, a warehouse of hundreds painting beautiful pictures. In rows and columns they sat like a large classroom, viewing a photo that was projected on a theatre-size screen in front of them, and copied … Continue reading →

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On to the Light

Posted on December 2, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

A man walked around holding a camera, but every time he tried to snap a picture of God, someone else got in the way. It was either a woman, or another man, or a child. But then … isn’t … Continue reading →

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Flying Divided

Posted on November 12, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

The plane had just experienced the usual turbulence and was approaching the airport. “Thank you for flying Divided Airlines,” the pilot announced over the intercom, “Hope … you fly with us again. “What the hell did he mean by … Continue reading →

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One’s Wellbeing

Posted on October 30, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

There was a man who got along with everyone, because he told everyone what they wanted to hear, and did whatever they wanted to do, and as a result, appeared to be the epitome of good health. Another man, … Continue reading →