A sunny afternoon in Sparkyville. Our favorite Sparky is walking down the street in hopes of finding a deal on which to spend his paycheck. He passes an alley.
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Post 271: It’s a Gas
We have slipped from Summer to Autumn, wending our way to that special holiday where we all get to dress up as someone or something we want to be. That’s right Thanksgiving is right around the calendar, and we get to pretend we like our family, we don’t want another slice of pie, and that booze is not an important part of a balanced meal. Continue reading
Post 264: Can’t See the Boat for the Trees
Too bad Sparky didn’t post this ad on Arbor Day. There would have been hundreds of people willing to take the boat, the trailer, and the trees. I wish Sparky didn’t have to be so demanding about these things. You must do this, you must do that. Who does he think he is, God? Continue reading
Post 261: Holiday Fashion
Happy Labor Day, folks! After today, everyone except Californians will be wearing black and navy shoes and packing away the white shoes and sandals. Fashion is a tough taskmaster, especially as we head into the Holiday Season. Columbus Day. Lief Erickson Day. Halloween. Veterans Day. Thanksgiving. Black Friday. Faux Fur Friday. Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day. Festivus. Chanukah. Christmas. Boxing Day. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Continue reading
Post 255: Something’s Missing
Love is a many splendor’d thing. Lust, however, is rather icky and so very wrong in print. For examples, I present the following mating calls of the male of the species. Continue reading
Post 253: Haul Away, Sparky!
I have a yard full of stuff that someday I will be paying someone to clear out for me. Today is not that day. Because I am here, typing this, instead of calling around for the best price. Or thinking up ways to post my junk on Craigslist so that someone will WANT to come get it for free! Continue reading
Post 235: Absolutely Grate
This Sparky has only one thing for sale. He only has one way to sale it. His new TV is bigger than this one. His new TV was a present and cost him nothing. Continue reading
