Anvil in a Lace Bootie

Steve Shilstone

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peddler sneezed while strolling by a chicken coop, his location was pinpointed and the subsequent bludgeoning he suffered proved fatal. He was still invisible, though. So there’s that.

11:58 am · May 22, 2019

Steve Shilstone

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THE WOLF NOSE CLOAK #fairytale #dada 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

11:58 am · May 22, 2019

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freeloader = a person who uses money, food, a room in a house, etc. given by other people, but who gives nothing to them in exchange = POTUS

12:13 pm · May 21, 2019

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sky, leaving behind one seriously agitated goatherd. Moral: Before you count your chickens, make sure they aren’t flying goats.

11:51 am · May 21, 2019

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goatherd, dancing about in a frenzy. “I don’t?” said the goat. “And you can’t talk either!” shrieked the goatherd, tearing at his hair. “Wow, looks like I’m a big fat 0 for 3 then, don’t it?” said the goat. “Thanks for the heads up.” So saying, the goat sailed off into the

11:51 am · May 21, 2019

Steve Shilstone

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THE GOAT AND THE GOATHERD #fable The goat flew to the top of the tallest tree and perched there. “Here now, come down this instant! You can’t fly!” shouted the goatherd, flinging his hat to the ground. “I can’t?” said the goat. “Of course not. You have no wings!” screamed the

11:51 am · May 21, 2019

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4 of 5 stars to Perseus by Richard Matturro goodreads.com/review/show/28…

10:17 pm · May 20, 2019

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poppies will make them sleeeeeeep #margarethamilton pic.twitter.com/WCG1vXjYRu

11:42 am · May 20, 2019

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4 of 5 stars to 4 3 2 1 by Paul Auster goodreads.com/review/show/28…

7:11 pm · May 19, 2019

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george carlin weighs in on abortion and stuff youtube.com/watch?v=AvF1Q3…

12:47 pm · May 19, 2019

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get by with some friendly help from Joe Cocker youtube.com/watch?v=tfLyK2…

12:45 pm · May 19, 2019

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ALARMING COMPLIMENT I nibble on the fringes of your joy.

11:50 am · May 19, 2019

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just for the heck of it, why don't we save the planet #extinction pic.twitter.com/4ZNnIvMaUk

11:54 am · May 18, 2019

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LESSER CZARIST TRAGEDIES #dada 1. Alexei pinched his thumb when sheathing his sword in its scabbard, and everyone noticed. 2. On the eve of her Name Day party, Natasha was cross because her maid suddenly died.

11:46 am · May 17, 2019

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“I suppose you’re wondering if I’m a homicidal maniac. Well, sorry, but yes I am.” #cartoon pic.twitter.com/wlnpjYZFuu

11:52 am · May 16, 2019

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possible third sons had died. Several drowned getting out of bed. A few hanged themselves while attempting to pull on their socks. The rest died in sewing mishaps. The king and queen died, too. Bellette married her pebble and laughed and laughed for the rest of her life.

12:02 pm · May 15, 2019

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heralds out to gather all the third sons of anyone they could find. Third sons were desired, of course, because first and second sons invariably failed to fulfill tasks or solve riddles. Third sons, on the contrary, were notably successful. Sadly, all

12:02 pm · May 15, 2019

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thousands to be found on the banks of the river. And yet, Princess Bellette adored it. She sang to it and announced to her parents that she would marry it when she came of age. Her parents, not keen on the idea of having a pebble for a son-in-law, sent

12:02 pm · May 15, 2019

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spirits of all. Yes, Bellette larked about with her pet lark. Yes, and this is the yes that worried her parents, Bellette was in love with an ordinary pebble. It was not magic. It was not beautiful. It was a plain gray pebble, one among

12:02 pm · May 15, 2019

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THE PRINCESS BELLETTE #nonsense #fairytale In a peaceful kingdom beyond the wood and across the river, the king and queen worried about their daughter, Bellette. Yes , Bellette was lovely. Yes, Bellette was happy. Yes, Bellette’s laughter rang throughout the palace, lifting the

12:02 pm · May 15, 2019

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Dear STAR Test, We Need to Talk Again... pernillesripp.com/2019/05/14/… via @pernilleripp

11:47 am · May 15, 2019

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The scandal at Zarcraft Inn took place on a blustery winter’s day The scandal at Zarcraft Inn concerned a monk, a duck, and a sleigh The scandal at Zarcraft Inn was not for the young or the faint of heart The scandal at Zarcraft Inn, my friends, was Napoleon Bonaparte #dadapoem

11:49 am · May 14, 2019

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People who think they're smart are usually dumb and versa vice.

11:53 am · May 13, 2019

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#edwardlear #nonsense #birthdayboy There was an odd man with a beard who had twenty siblings – how weird It’s no wonder that he spouted nonsense for free That artistic odd man with a beard pic.twitter.com/2jFCNX9Btg

12:30 pm · May 12, 2019

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PREDADA DADA #dada #pre How was it possible for a nose – which had only yesterday been on his face and could neither drive nor walk – to be in uniform! - Nikolai Gogol

11:58 am · May 12, 2019