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Shelf Life

Posted on January 23, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

Journal log entry – “Hello … my name is Roger. I am a status addict.” The circle of knowing faces reply, “Hi, Roger.” “It has been six weeks since I last viewed the status page of my blog,” I say. … Continue reading →

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Send in the Monkeys

Posted on January 17, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

There is nothing as wonderful as a beautiful garden. It’s a dreamy notion, often depicted in paintings, cottages surrounded by a rainbow of colors and a hummingbird at the window. If you’ve ever been inclined to go that route, wanting … Continue reading →

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Chalked: Part 16

Posted on January 10, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

“Killer?” Barrister repeated as his brow fell like a Neanderthal. “How’s that?” He quickly bent down on the cold cement platform and swiped his hand through the newly arrived. “He’s not there,” Barrister said. “Of course he’s not there,” Johnny … Continue reading →

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By the Grace of God in My Time – A Tale for Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

A slow, dimwitted man named Peter, from the farm down in the hollow, got it across his mind one day that he was going to mate a yak with a mule. “What ya doin’?” his pa asked, when he saw … Continue reading →

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Slanted Definitions 6

Posted on December 22, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

Noble – Tells it like it is Clandestine – Never to be alone (Different from “Klandestine,” which refers to a specific organization with white hoods) Definition – When you can’t hear the car start Armoire – French for “Are me” It’s … Continue reading →

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Chalked: Part 15

Posted on December 20, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

A television news crew van squealed into the slush in front of them and stopped before it had completely pulled in, its rump sticking out like a roasted pig’s on the platter, still slightly in the traffic. Officer Joseph searched … Continue reading →

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On the Lamb

Posted on December 18, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

We’d packed up our vacation in Nashville a few hours ago and been seeing trees and hills since before our hunger began, crossing towards Tennessee’s eastern border, yes, Tennessee, the home of country music, fine stallions, and potato rifles. The … Continue reading →

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Remotely

Posted on December 18, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

A wife caught her husband eyeing an alluring young lady. “Do you know that woman?” the man’s wife said accusingly. “Her?” the man innocently answered with a smile, while he brushed up the edges of his moustache. “Mabel, she’s not … Continue reading →

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The Weather Should Be So Delightful

Posted on December 17, 2013 by rogermcmanus2013

Journal log entry – It’s snowing at my website for Christmas, though my wife thought it was static. I’ve hung the wreaths and holly. I’m considering putting up a chimney, as I wonder if Santa has yet gone virtual in … 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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