Tag Archives: Humor

My Adventures in Nashville Land

Posted on February 28, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

I packed as much as I could bring into my small dark grey Nissan Sentra, and leaving Vermont, began my minimalistic life in Nashville, Tennessee. With the cushion of a few months ability to pay the rent on a third … Continue reading →

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Advice # 1 from someone who might not know anything

Posted on February 21, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

Have you ever been introduced to someone, and not but ten seconds later, you can’t recall his name? How can you recover? Well first of all, never say, “I’m sorry, what was your name again?” It sounds as if you … Continue reading →

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Gumming Up the Works

Posted on February 7, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

Have you ever made an appointment with a doctor or a dentist? They usually suggest some open dates, dates you would gather are good for them. Right? Now, once you’ve chosen one of their offerings, commonly, they type your name … Continue reading →

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Slanted Definitions 7

Posted on January 31, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

Shamrock – Fake plastic stone you hide a key in Kindred – Family you don’t like Preemptive – Letters A through L Fortuitous – Not meant for three or more, or to be had alone Impotent – Believing oneself more … 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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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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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 →