I have a dream. Actually, more of a hope, possibly a fantasy. Maybe even a plot for a science fiction novel. But I digress. Continue reading
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Post 368: Certainly Drawers a Crowd
Let’s say you have an item you want to get rid of. Go ahead, say it. I’ll wait. Done? So you put the ad on Craigslist. But in Sparkyville, chances are you didn’t include enough information to clue in the other Sparkys as to what you have for them. Continue reading
Post 367: Carl
On Craigslist, there is a section called Best-of-Craigslist. Readers of Craigslist nominate ads for this section. So of course, some folks write up an ad with an eye to snagging a nomination. Therefore silliness often abounds in these ads, on purpose. Continue reading
Post 364: This Doesn’t Suck
You know what? Sometimes, things suck. Sometimes finding the time to do everything and being too tired to do it when you have time sucks. Raising kids who are ungrateful brats sucks. Getting fat when you eat donuts and mac and cheese sucks. Being a wage slave sucks. Being a retired wage slave sucks. Well, okay, not as much as being not retired. Continue reading
Post 362: La Machine
I love the game shows that used to be on during my youth. I especially liked The Liar’s Club, where an item would be shown to the audience, only one person on the celebrity panel would know what it was, the rest had to make up something. The contestant had to guess who was telling the truth. Continue reading
Post 360: Full Circle
Really, more of a revolving door. Sparkyville is a spin-off from You Suck at Craigslist. YsaC got started when the highly intelligent couple that ran the blog were looking for a cheap couch to fit their apartment and student budget. Continue reading
Post 356: Down in the Dumps
I was looking around the lounge today and thinking it might be time to pick up some better furniture. Something that goes with the red table. Something that doesn’t smell like aunties. Something that you could sit on without endangering your life. Something tasteful yet inexpensive. Continue reading
