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Double, Double, Toil and Trouble

Posted on June 9, 2013 by

Brian Gunderson sighed as he stared out the window of his classroom while his 12th grade students finished their grammar quiz. Reflexively, he turned to look at the clock which was making its rounds as slowly as an old watchman … Continue reading →

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“Unicorns and Monsters Are Upstairs”

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

“Unicorns and monsters are upstairs,” said the giant to Aiden. Aiden’s heart raced. His adventure was about to begin. Eager to give battle to any monsters that might be lurking on the second floor, Aiden quickly clambered up the huge … Continue reading →

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He Ain’t Heavy, He’s An Idiot

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Kyle straightened up, leaned on his hoe, and peered at the cloudless sky. “When in the hell are we gonna get any rain,” Kyle half-asked and half-exclaimed. “That’s why we don’t get any,” said his brother “Wrench” who was hoeing … Continue reading →

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Living Life at the 98th %tile

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

Harry Dombrowski was still sweating a bit from his half mile walk around the pond. He sat in his big chair which was so arranged that he could see the door to his apartment, the television, and out his large … Continue reading →

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A Love Story

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

This story is fiction, of course, but I’d like to think that I have accurately portrayed the wonderful spirit of the inspiration whom some of you know. Gabriella forced a smile at her older son as he peered over her … Continue reading →

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Another Girl From Ipanema

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

If you’re not familiar with “The Girl From Ipanema,” you should probably play the above video so that you’ll know why Chuck, the main character in this month’s tale, remembers what he does. If you do know the song, you … Continue reading →

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Santa’s Resurrection

Posted on December 8, 2012 by

The glass of milk that Heather and her little brother Aiden had set out for Santa was now warm. They had gone to bed an hour ago, but were up for the third time. Each time they came downstairs, Heather … Continue reading →

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The Legend of No Pants Johnson

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

It’s a pity that most people don’t know about “No Pants” Johnson. Although he never played in the majors, he had a profound effect on the game of baseball. You see, Rule 4.03 of the Official Baseball Rule Book states … Continue reading →

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The Pentagon Monster

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

It only seems appropriate for October to offer a story about the creation of a monster. Frank Shelley had sat at this briefing-room table many times before, but it was the first time, as he waited his turn to speak, … Continue reading →

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The Radio Days of Charlie Hydes

Posted on September 8, 2012 by

I once knew a man back in my hometown who had the most wonderful gift of using exactly the wrong word at exactly the right time. Sometimes, it wasn’t even the wrong word; more like a close approximation of the … Continue reading →

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