Got a minute? Well...maybe three or four? Then step up and let me tell you a story that puts the FLASH in flash fiction. In today’s hurry-up world, we’re all frazzled by our jobs, families, and those dang domestic responsibilities. So who’s got time for something like a story? Right? Just give me those three or four minutes. I’ll prune away the flowery adjectives. Kill the adverbs and cut the story down to its roots. Then lay out a smack-in-the-forehead finish. Not EXACTLY an ambush, but abo ...
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Many wish they could do it. But Billy… He actually could.
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Happy Mother’s Day. Or better yet… Happy Amazing Mother’s Day!
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Ancient Hopi Indian belief or harbinger of what is to come? You be the judge.
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It was the cruise of a lifetime. South Pacific bliss. Until….
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The signs aren’t always that obvious. But the signals… The signals are clear.
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Cheap? Frugal? Uncle Frank was way beyond that.
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Are you ready for it? The eclipse? It’s going to be fascinating.… Maybe.
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It’s a time for hope. A time for joy. Happy Easter!
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Marital bliss. Hang on to it as long as you can. Things can go south fast.
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They’re everywhere. In our homes. Our cars. Computers. Soon they’ll pervade every aspect of society.
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Indeed, justice comes in many forms. But seldom so vengeful as this.
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What is the meaning of life? What is Truth? The philosopher understood much more than that.
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Drop 30 or 40 pounds in three weeks? Sounds too good to be true. Doesn’t it?
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Flowers? Chocolate? For Valentine’s Day he could do better than that.
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Smile pretty. You’re famous. Well…busted, anyway.
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What do you see? But more importantly… What does HE see?
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He never broke his promise. Always kept his word. Maybe…maybe too well.
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‘Twas a stormy night the mysterious stranger arrived in the village.
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They were one of those couples. Peas in a pod. Soulmates forever.
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Here it is… Another new year. As you flip through the pages on your calendar… Don’t throw them away.
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Aging. Getting older. We all do it everyday. Don’t we??
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Hear that…up on the roof? Hopefully it’s Santa.
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It’s almost Christmas! Oh, the joy! Oh, the glitter! Well… For some maybe.
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Gifted? Talented? Or was he just plain clever?
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We’re all getting older. But some of us… not so gracefully.
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He wasn’t just any old beautiful turkey. He was perfect.
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Upscale neighborhoods unfortunately come with way-upscale monthly fees.
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Vacations are supposed to fun. Places you crave to see. Right?
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This is one of my faves. Originally broadcast three years ago. Hope you enjoy it… again. Or maybe for the first time.
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Halloween is spooky enough with all those ghosts, goblins, and ghouls. But this… This went too far.
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Halloween. Time for ghosts and goblins. And don’t forget the skeletons.
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Money Back Guarantee? Too good to be true? Hmmmmm?
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A disaster in the making. But then… at the last minute… well… you’ll see.
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Facial recognition skills are difficult for some. But not for them.
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Floods. Fires. Hurricanes. Oh… and don’t forget… tornados.
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Sometimes, when we find ourselves in such a dark place in our lives, we struggle for a little light.
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All that technology. All that speed. He was like a kid at Christmas.
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She controlled everything. Had him by the…ummm…you know.
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Heck of a thing when a town winds up a-sittin’ on the state line. Some pretty interesting folks somehow wind up there too.
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Don’t YOU do it. Forget what is truly important in your life. HE did.
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Ever sit down in a restaurant and eat a meal family style? If you’re lucky… you may get to finish it.
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Too late…the tipping point has been breached. Escape is our only option.
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Some friends just aren’t worth the effort.
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Folk’s can be mean. Real mean. Especially those who should know better.
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Searching for something? That one thing that will give meaning to your life? Well… look no more.
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Ever wish you had a second chance in life? Start over? Well… he got his.
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Health. Security. Safety. What can a bunch of old ladies do?
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We used to say “They’re coming.” But now…now they’re finally here.
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“War is hell.” General Sherman’s comments about the Civil War…so prophetic. So True.
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Snake oil. Film-flam. No… these guys are way better salesmen than that.
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