Tag Archives: slanted

Chalked: Part 17

Posted on March 10, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

One of the junior officers at the precinct slapped the side of the ancient television to remove the static. “And now a continuation on the breaking news from Lexington Station in Manhattan, magical trickery, high tech illusion, or is it … Continue reading →

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My Adventures in Nashville Land (Continued)

Posted on March 7, 2014 by rogermcmanus2013

He was either gay and aggressive, or he was going to kill me. I’m sure that got your attention. I was in Tennessee and a long way from home … and wasn’t I just like those many that had fallen … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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