My point, dear sir, is simply put: I’m asking you—get off my foot. You must forgive my clumsiness I did not mean to cause distress I so regret I did transgress, As everybody sees! It clearly wasn’t what I meant— I mean, it was not my intent I trod your toes by accident I beg …
Category Archive: The Human Condition
Oct 03 2012
I Think I’m Doing It Wrong
… but at least I no longer worry I’m some sort of felon for de-godding some coins. Take a look on eBay for “Cross Pennies”. I’ll try some links here, but they may break once the auctions are over. You can buy a penny with a cross punched out of it… for a dollar. Or …
Sep 27 2012
Science Fact > Science Fiction. Again.
After I posted today’s Headline Muse, the following leaped into my consciousness, unbidden: Though it promised us trips through the stars, Cryogenics, and yes, flying cars, Science fiction must bow To our science facts now… That’s the word from our robot on Mars. Science fiction is cool. It is. I remember reading about time travel, …
Sep 25 2012
Bacon Shortage Looms; Prices To Double Next Year
I can’t hear through the noise that I’m makin’ As the bones in my knees get to shakin’ It’s the worst news I’ve seen For Two Thousand Thirteen— We’ll be facing a shortage of bacon! We’ll pay more, or we’ll just do without But the shortage is real, there’s no doubt! The source of our …
Sep 22 2012
How *Not* To Be One With A Tiger
“I want to be one with the tiger” Said the man, of his dangerous feat; The tiger had similar wishes, but knew That the truth is, you are what you eat.
Sep 20 2012
Gee, Good Thing God Tells Us What To Think…
My pastor tells me “God says this! We dare not disagree! His word, as seen in scripture, is Enough for you and me.” God’s views on marriage, taxes, war— It’s quite a lengthy list— We’d have to work it out ourselves If God did not exist. My pastor says he learned these things Through study, …
Sep 16 2012
“A Very Unstable State Of Affairs”
Insulting the prophet may lead to assault But who is at fault? To find such insulting “prohibited speech” Is a bit of a reach To claim that both parties are equally blameful Is utterly shameful. Insults and offenses may have their uses As convenient excuses.
Sep 14 2012
On Spreading Lies
Some people feel, when arguing, It’s “win at any cost” But lying to support your case? You pretty much just lost. Or spreading someone else’s lies When you can see what’s true We see the liar’s character… What must they think of you?
Sep 05 2012
“No”, She Said (Trigger Warning)
“No” She said. Now She’s dead. Start the rush to blame her Should Have done Could Have done Denigrate and shame her Call The cops Hope It stops Pray he doesn’t batter Last Resort Tell The court None of it will matter “No” She said Now She’s dead But what the people see, there In …
Sep 04 2012
Without Saying Who…
A family member of a friend is in a really rough way. From where I am, there is little to nothing I can do. Anyway, I figure this is something that is played out across the nation, across the world, hundreds of thousands of times over at least. So while I can’t help this person, …
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