THE WOLF NOSE CLOAK

December 7, 2010

When upon a time once a crone gave to a young peddler an enchanted wolf nose cloak in thanks for removing a thorn from her paw, she explained its power of invisibility, but not the hen allergy curse it cast on its wearer. Therefore, when the peddler sneezed while strolling by a chicken coop, his […]

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STREETCAR LIVERMORE

December 6, 2010

At the turn of the 20th century, a rogue bandit roamed the streets, alleys, canyons, and beaches of Los Angeles and its surrounding environs. His name was ‘Streetcar’ Livermore. Now, to be sure, ‘Streetcar’ was merely a nickname earned through Livermore’s habit of pointing out passing streetcars to victims as he robbed them. “Hand me […]

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LAMENT

December 5, 2010

alas, autumn we hardly knew ye

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A SENTENCE BY DOUGLAS ADAMS

December 4, 2010

The ships hung in the sky in much the same way that bricks don’t.

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CARTOON FRIDAY 79

December 3, 2010

“Little boys aren’t welcome here. Take him back to where you found him, Grobnolg.”

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THE DAGGERS OF ICE

December 2, 2010

the daggers of ice hang from the eaves the daggers of ice eschew wearing sleeves the daggers of ice at this time and space juncture a bear or a rabbit would gleefully puncture

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YES, VIRGINIA

December 1, 2010

Yes, Virginia, it’s December today, and winter is upon us. Even our fabulous hole-in-the-ground looks lovely under its blanket of snow.

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