Category Archives: humor

OPPORTUNE MOMENT

Posted on June 21, 2019 by

This barber keeps overhead cost to a minimum, but his clientele seem not to care.  Requirement for his business was a towel. a stool, and clippers.  Since the tonsorial service was free, older grandson sits patiently while Papa Hayes sees … Continue reading →

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MY TRUSTY PALIMPSEST

Posted on May 17, 2019 by

Picture is from Pixabay showing some kinds of palimpsestes, palimpsests I’ve used in past time of my life.     I now use micro-soft Word 8.  I’ll get 10 when I can afford to. ***************** Dear Readers: I am sitting here … Continue reading →

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A PREGNANT GUPPY, PLEASE

Posted on April 9, 2019 by

All I want for Mother’s Day is a pregnant guppy No kitty, no hippo, no cockatoo, nor puppy No perfect yellow rose, nor reconstructed nose, No silver spoon from which to sup, No gold-etched china saucer and cup, No trinkets … Continue reading →

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SPIT AND POLISH

Posted on April 4, 2019 by

1. “I’ll hurry. First let me give my shoes a spit and polish,” says Joe as he spits on the toe of his shoe and shines it a bit on the back of his pants’ leg. 2.  “Come here and … Continue reading →

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PRDT-Xa MISCALCULATES

Posted on March 27, 2019 by

BREAKING NEWS: PRDT-Xa  designed amazing technological advancement which can function robotically as a giant keyboard – translates all keyboard characters – even Khmer’s 74 characters. It will not be useful in America since it will not be fully developed for … Continue reading →

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Putting my hat in the ring….

Posted on March 22, 2019 by

Friends, Family, and Fellow Americans, I put before you another choice – a choice far superior to what you have heard before.  First I will introduce myself, and list my strengths. ONETA Hayes – unrecognized now but I point out … Continue reading →

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BIG QUESTION – continued

Posted on March 21, 2019 by

Dear Blogging Friends:  I don’t often post twice in one day but I feel it is imperative that I get my announcement made on Friday.  Isn’t that the big surprise day for new flashes?  So here is the second part … Continue reading →

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BIG QUESTION

Posted on March 20, 2019 by

Big Question:  Shall I rejoin the Democrats, so I can throw my hat in the ring for the Presidential Nominee? I was a Democrat for nigh on to forty years under the influence of my mom and the NEA.  Then … Continue reading →

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SADIE CHOOSES POTSY

Posted on March 12, 2019 by

Sadie was downcast at the attitude displayed by her friend, Elsie.  Elsie had assured Sadie that Jake was husband material.  She did all but tie a Cupid’s Bow around his neck.  Sadie was stringent in refusing Elsie’s melodramatic, nearly bare-faced … Continue reading →

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LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT – TWICE

Posted on February 28, 2019 by

I can’t vouch for the truth of this story, but this is the way it was told to me by my great aunt Polly whose mother lived in a forlorn area of Illinois.  She became an intimate friend to Jennie … Continue reading →

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