I so hate that I can’t get to the ads when the pictures are fresh and available. And then I run out of ads because you people have lives. So I’m going to try recreating this one. Just give me a moment to get into Sparky mode. Continue reading
Post 399: CSI Craigslist
A quiet morning in Sparkyville began with all the kids from the summer camp going on a field trip to the Doll Hospital. Little Sparky Junior was just 13 years old. His expectation of a Doll Hospital was vastly different from the reality he would soon experience. Continue reading
Post 398: Truth in Advertising
Sparky doesn’t mean to mislead people who are shopping on Craigslist. He simply forgets to look closely at the item for which he is posting the ad. Lucky for us, he has it listed as free. Continue reading
Post 397: Paper Moon
An on-going first world problem is the lack of Sears & Roebuck catalogs or Farmers’ Almanacs. Our forefathers knew all about roughing it, to put it mildly. Now we have all these modern conveniences like computers and fidget spinners and political pundits. So we insist on something gentle yet thorough cleaning for our butts. Continue reading
Post 396: And Now for Something Completely Sparky
I do not have the words to set this one up. We better jump straight in. Hold on, it’s going to be a bumpy post. Continue reading
Post 395: Wrapping up Christmas
Setting up decorations all over the house is a time-honored tradition in many American and Canadian households. Possibly other countries as well. With that in mind, here are some options that you might be lucky enough to find on Craigslist. Continue reading
Post 394: Christmas in July Continues
What is the loveliest thing you can imagine to put on the top of your Christmas tree? A star? An angel? A spire ornament? During the disco era, I had a revolving light topper that made dancing images fly across the ceiling. Continue reading
