Everybody Loves a Clown and I Wish They’d Stop

Deb guilted me into another one of these 42 word challenges. I am so mad about it I could just write! “I can’t go to the circus with you”, Sally said, “I’m terrified of clowns… I’ve always been” “I was, too”, replied Bob, taking her hand, “But, I’ve gotten over that by thinking of clowns […]

More Books I Could Never Get Published

Cooking with Substances that You didn’t Know Could be Non-Toxic: Recipes using ingredients that most people think aren’t food, like crayons, Vasoline or kale. The cover photograph was a pie made from caulk and tennis balls. Burning Seoul: Twelves stories of Korean War colonels who risked their lives, fought against communism and contracted gonorrhea. Emphasis […]

Even More Stuff You don’t Know about Me

I was once six foot one inch tall. Now I am six feet tall. I thought my feet were getting bigger, but it turns out they are just closer… ♣ Despite years of research, I am no closer to being able to tell a kangaroo from a wallaby… ♣ I used to teach karate to […]

What Hath Rand Thoughts?

I dislike the term “shooting spree” because it makes it sound like more fun than it actually is. ☺ Reflecting on my life, my biggest regret is the decision I made to reflect on my life… ☺ Serving on a jury is like playing Candyland with your kids… you know that it’s your duty, but […]

More and More Medical Advice from a Terse Llama

Dear Terse Llama, The lump on my chest is getting larger while the lump on my back is getting smaller. What is happening to my body? Terrified in Tehran Dear Tehran, You are sleeping on a broomstick. ♦ Dear Terse Llama, My arthritis is in full force. I’ve tried every possible cure: Fish oil, flax […]