Fire

This week, our Sunday Scribblings prompt is Fire. If you decide to write a post based on this week’s prompt, be sure to go back here and share your link so everyone can see how you interpreted things! Here’s what I did with it… I really like living in my apartment. It's the perfect size for one person. … Continue reading Fire

Question of the Week #176

Before making a telephone call, do you ever rehearse what you are going to say? Heck yes, I do. And not just for telephone calls. I rehearse what I'm going to say when I'm fairly certain the chances of having any kind of conversation with a human being is about to occur. How else will … Continue reading Question of the Week #176

Spam

You know, I can go years without remembering that Spam is a "food" product that actually exists. But then, somehow, it comes up. And I'm bombarded with reminders of its existence everywhere. The other day, I don't know who started talking about it, but it became the topic of discussion for a minute or two. … Continue reading Spam

The Single Guy and the Chicken Alfredo

The following tale is based on actual events which occurred a number of years ago... It's not often that I date. I know, that's an understatement. On those rare occasions that I do happen to ask someone out, I'm kind of proud of myself. This happened a few years ago when I asked out a … Continue reading The Single Guy and the Chicken Alfredo

The Single Guy Talks About the Weather

The following is based on actual events which occurred a number of years ago... He knew it was a mistake as soon as he opened his mouth to speak. But by then it was already too late. The path from his brain to his lips was far too short a distance and before he could … Continue reading The Single Guy Talks About the Weather

Life Story: Chapter Forty Eight

Welcome to a series of stories that basically make up my autobiography. It’s not entirely thorough, but I’ll do the best I can with the memories locked away inside my head. Could be therapeutic for me. Could be humorous for you. Either way, enjoy… Previously on Life Story... I figured out I didn't have to … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Forty Eight

The Single Guy vs. the Compliments

I'm not good at compliments. I'm not good at receiving them. I'm not good at giving them. It's just not an activity that I excel in. But, really, if it doesn't involve sarcasm or singing like an angel, it's probably not something I excel in. Let's start with receiving compliments. I guess that's not something … Continue reading The Single Guy vs. the Compliments