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The Gong Show

Posted on November 18, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

Journal log entry – I’d been planning to play. I had just finished fishing out all my music needed for Monday night’s rehearsal, but there was one song I knew I didn’t have, and so I called our music minister … Continue reading →

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The Flu Shot

Posted on November 17, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

   I went to get my flu shot at the pharmacy the other day, and as the pharmacist readied to give it to me he said, “No worries, it’s just like a walk on the beach.” Now that snapped me … Continue reading →

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Slanted Definitions 5

Posted on November 15, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

Uncanny – Anything in a box Maelstrom – Man’s stroke of a string instrument, downward as opposed to the upward and underhand stroke commonly referred to as a femaelstrum Kilowatt – Common utterance of a deaf hitman Judo – a … Continue reading →

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The Art of Writing … or rather … the Beauty of It

Posted on November 14, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

Journal log entry – The art of writing … oh well, forget about that. You know what they say about people who talk to themselves. Well here is the art … or rather … the beauty of writing. The beautiful … Continue reading →

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Chalked: Part 10

Posted on November 13, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

“Sorry for that, Johnny,” the chief said of his detective. “Barrister’s high and mighty about himself, thinks everyone else is a buffoon, particular about who touches what … but you’ll be fine, Johnny … no worry. You ready?” “… Ready … 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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Slanted Definitions 4

Posted on November 11, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

Hemlock – a secondary precaution after the chastity belt. Coupe – Home for French hens Ubiquitous – Old English, found in many Shakespearean plays to announce, in a derogatory fashion, that someone is a female dog. Conjunction – Where crooks meet … Continue reading →

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Thanks

Posted on November 10, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

Journal log entry – What is great joy? Of course with that question we’ll have those already in the stratosphere, trying to be all philosophical. Please come down, you’re chipping my ceiling. Okay, the answer? The answer is this: the … Continue reading →

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Pin…?

Posted on November 9, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

   My friend Elizabeth is an undertaker and also has a blog. At a recent gathering, she talked about her latest post discussing all the various options that were now available for funerals. Options that she thought people might not … Continue reading →

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Dog Days

Posted on November 8, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

A flea was sneezing and coughing when its friend, Tick, walked in. “What’s wrong with you?” Tick asked. “Oh, I don’t know,” Flea replied. “I just don’t feel too good.” “No? Well there is something going around,” Tick added. “You … Continue reading →

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