None of us is likely to be killed for mispronouncing Shibboleth, but once in the plentiful history of humans harassing one another . . . WELL . . .
A CHRISTMAS THOUGHT NOT SUITABLE FOR A CARD -- 2018 REPRISED
I confess, like math, cosmology, and my mom’s recipe for Baked Green-beans, the traditional, mythical Christmas story may well benefit from honest review.
#43 PUPPY - SICK PUPPY
“Scooter?”
He didn’t come to the door. I walked into the darkened bedroom, and there he was, as I expected, lying in on the Matelasse Cotton spread.
#3 WORD SERIES: "F-word"
It’s a chase I’m going to cut to here in this look at the F-word, even though I find a peek at the history of profanity resembles the first sip of a Moscow Mule – there’s more there, and there’s no reason not to reach the bottom – and let me tell you . . .
#2 WORD SERIES: "PANACHE"
Scooter Sublime says, “You talking about me again?”
“Not you, silly dog.”
“Really? Sound like me.”
#1 WORD SERIES: "HURT"
Hurt reigned. Hurt radiated. It pummeled Doug’s heart. It hurt like hell. It hurt like waterboarding hurts. It won’t let you die; it only makes you fear that you will;
#0 WORD SERIES -- INTRODUCTION
You know, Words; those specific sounds we humans make using morphemes that magically move meaning mustered up somewhere in our brains into the world through a variety of factors but mostly through our mouths.
#21 A WOMAN'S BRIEFS - AN IRS CALL
It was exciting, really, a letter that arrived last Saturday from the IRS.
BLOG SLOG, Part 3: BACTERIA
“What’s to know about bacteria?” say we, with a shrug of a shoulder; we who know close to nothing about it.
BLOG SLOG, Part 2: BOAT
Actually, I said, “She’s riding nicely.” Then . . .
BLOG SLOG, pt.1: BODY
“We agreed that the body she inhabited was doing its finishing work . . .”
#41 PUPPY - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SCOOTER SUBLIME
When I was younger, I would never have said, “Just deal with it.” I didn’t know I could be curt. But now I’m nearly two.
#40 PUPPY -- TIME
I have a pup who needs me to return to some familiar time cycles: time to play, time to be outside, time for grooming, cuddling, roughhousing, learning, time to find mom’s sock and exchange it for a treat.
#20 A WOMAN'S BRIEFS -- "WHILE"
Go ahead. While you’re reading, try putting the word “while” in your nose.
#39 PUPPY – TWO FAULTS AND A FACT
“Scooter! No!” came my mom’s hissed whisper as she shot through the door and ordered me back inside.
Look for #39 PUPPY. . . Somehow, notice of it didn’t get published
What happened to #39 PUPPY blog post? Find it at PineWordWorks.com
#38 PUPPY -- A LETTER IN THE MAIL
I am now 22-months old, and practically every day of those months has exposed me (and my human family) to some sort of “first, and well, right, some sort of thrill.” You may remember the first Lambchop I eviscerated . . .
#19 A WOMAN'S BRIEFS -- FOOD FACTS
Hey, we know what we like. And bless their caring hearts, Industry knows what we like, and serves it up.
#37 PUPPY -- THE WORRY CHAIR
“What are these?” Scooter asked, sniffing fresh cut flowers. He was suspicious. “What are they doing where Dad sits to call me for my halter and leash?” He’s not in the best of moods.