What's So Funny?
Russell Gayer, author speaker
Category: humor
My Adobe Hacienda
I used the title from an old Bob Wills’ song for this week’s Friday Flash Fiction. While I was at it, I raped the lyrics from another song a by popular western swing artist, through in a couple of rednecks, stirred briskly, and threw… Continue Reading “My Adobe Hacienda”
The Great Raspberry Rebellion of 1851
When, I saw this week’s photo prompt from Madison Woods http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/ I cried, “Aww, raspberries,” in the same dismal tone of frustration as Alfalfa of Little Rascals fame. But after twenty seconds of exhaustive research, I uncovered this tasty morsel of little-known history regarding… Continue Reading “The Great Raspberry Rebellion of 1851”
The Perils of Penelope
What’s up with all the insects? Is it because it’s summer? Those are just two of the questions that occurred to me upon seeing this week’s photo prompt from Madison Woods http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/ I realize bugs have their place in the grand scheme of things,… Continue Reading “The Perils of Penelope”
Myth Confirmation
When I saw this week’s photo prompt from Madison Woods http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/ my mind started racing like a heavily sedated sloth on an exercise wheel. Could that be the road less traveled? Nope, the grass is worn down. Is it the path of least resistance?… Continue Reading “Myth Confirmation”
Where the Rubber Meets the Road
I can really relate to this week’s photo prompt from Madison Woods http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/ As I’ve gotten older, I’ve also become wider. (That’s right WIDER, not wiser) Some have even accused me of being full of hot air. The joke around my house is that… Continue Reading “Where the Rubber Meets the Road”
Medical Marvels
I know my blogging buddy, Douglas MacIlroy http://ironwoodwind.wordpress.com/ , was thinking of me when he sent this week’s photo to Madison Woods http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/ for Friday Flash Fiction. You could hear the snicker echoing across the waves all the way from his mountain-top perch in… Continue Reading “Medical Marvels”
Best Laid Plans (of Clowns & Men)
I don’t normally continue a Friday Flash Fiction story from one week to the next, but after seeing the photo Wednesday afternoon, I realized there was no alternative. So here goes . . . . Photo courtesy of Madison Woods http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/ Best Laid Plans… Continue Reading “Best Laid Plans (of Clowns & Men)”
Under the Rainbow
Welcome to Friday Flash Fiction. Photo courtesy of Madison Woods http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/ Your suggestions for improvement are greatly appreciated. Be sure and leave a link to your story when you comment on this one. Thanks for stopping by Under the Rainbow Ron gazed upon the… Continue Reading “Under the Rainbow”
Moondance
I’m really looking forward to reading everyone’s entry to this week’s Friday Flash Fiction photo provided Madison Woods http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/ When I first saw the photo, I imagined stories of Werewolves and other evil creatures going bump in the night. As might be expected, I took… Continue Reading “Moondance”
Hole-in-the-Wall Gang
This week’s Friday Flash Fiction photo is provided by Mary Shipman by way of Madison Woods http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/ Be sure and leave a link to your story when you comment on this one. I will be attending OWFI this Friday and Saturday and unable to reply to… Continue Reading “Hole-in-the-Wall Gang”
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