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There was a period in my twenties when I expected I would one day grow up and graduate from therapy. That’s what growing up meant to me – independence, wisdom, self-reliance. But as time passed, the moment of absolute self-sufficiency never arrived. ... More »
by Marcia Seabury Behold him, single in his yard, Yon solitary modern neighbor! Mowing and murmuring by himself; Absorbed in all his labor. Alone he cuts and bags the grass, And raps a lyric as I pass— all quite inaudible, of course—while the Craftsman’s... More »
A Visit from H.G. Wells Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. As I rotted in my cold grave, wondering if I should go back to believing in God, I expected nothing like the sudden awakening of consciousness and time travel that I’ve experienced. I won’t ... More »
A Victorian era preteen named Alice was sitting idly by a brook when she happened to notice a white rabbit standing next to her and fingering an iPhone. “Bloody hell!” exclaimed the Rabbit, his whiskers twitching anxiously. “I’m late for a very hot dat... More »
He had made it a molten calf: and they said: “These be thy gods.” —Exodus 32:4 Desperate, despised and dumb, a dancing bear, With Musso’s scowl, small hands and gilded hair. His puerile tantrums and his infant’s rage So ill become a statesman and a s... More »
Discovered by Mollie Fermaglich Dear Diary, Hi! I’m Alexandria! What’s your name? Oh, that’s right. You’re my diary and I have to name you. My favorite names are Alexandria, Fidelita and Hannah Montana. I could call you “Kitty,” ... More »
President to Award Himself Presidential Medal of Freedom for Valorous Action WASHINGON – In a historic and highly unorthodox move for a sitting president, especially one whose every speech and tweet seems to be a display of contention and contempt, Presi... More »
Do you wish to write a satirical essay? Mind, it should be something original. If not, at least have the good sense to make it interesting. Don’t bore with more “ought.” The president ought to be honest, the government ought to be good, this essay ought ... More »
The White House asked the Navy to hide a destroyer named after Senator John McCain in order to avoid having the ship appear in photographs taken while President Trump was visiting Japan. . . . White House aides . . . confirmed the request was made but said tha... More »
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