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Monthly Archives: July 2015
“Ghostly Boogie” by Richard F. Yates (and Michael King)
—Richard F. Yates [“Ghost in a microwave” —Michael King] [That wasn’t “snarky” was it? —Michael King] [Aaaaalmost… (But not quite. Besides, I did microwave him for a bit to get the glowy bits…) —Richard F. Yates] [I could tell. smile … Continue reading
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“Cat Planning Evil” by Richard F. Yates
—Richard F. Yates
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“Demon Bull” by Richard F. Yates
—Richard F. Yates
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“They Can’t be Stopped!” by Richard F. Yates (and Dr. Wendy Dasler-Johnson)
—Richard F. Yates [Hands up, don’t shoot. —Dr. Wendy Dasler-Johnson]
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“Tentacle Terri and His Dog, Dr. Diego Ruiz” by Richard F. Yates
—Richard F. Yates
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“Don’t Stray from the Path” by Richard F. Yates
Purple-Faced Pete wanted Wanda’s wig But Dental Donnie forgot Kirk’s keys in Vinnie’s van So Reginald and Amy hiked back to base-camp Where they fought with a badger until sunset Winnie wept when she heard Louie laughed and Charlene choked … Continue reading
“Rectilinear Mood Musique” by Richard F. Yates
—Richard F. Yates
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“Squinty Smith” by Richard F. Yates (and Mark Counts)
—Richard F. Yates [“don’t call me squinty…I’m ocularly challenged”….. —Mark Counts]
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“Happenstance” by Richard F. Yates
—Richard F. Yates
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“Evil?” by Charlie Centipede
One of my favorite sites posed this odd question today: “Are we all potentially evil?” And the first thing that went through my head was this: “Potentially?” —Charlie Centipede
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