Parenting Advice

I like giving advice.  Especially when it's funny.  And nonsensical.  And probably wrong.  But you never know, you might find a few gems worth keeping (or selling).

My Sister Ate My Homework

Everybody's starting school back up, and with school comes the dreaded homework.  As bad as it can be, hopefully it doesn't end up like it does in this poem.

Apples and Oranges

Most people only know of a few main Founding Fathers of the United States, but the fact remains that there were many more great early politicians that helped begin this nation.  Like Button Gwinnett.  But sometimes even the most insightful intellectual misses the ball.  The apple may fall on his head...and the only thing he discovers is a bruise.

Leslie

There's something fascinating about trolls.  Something that makes them fun to write about.  I guess they're pretty versatile, so you can toss them in a variety of situations.  Well, that's certainly what I did in this short yarn.  Enjoy!

My Son, the Corn

As we all know, there is a terrible drought currently ravaging the U.S.  I wrote a poem about it.

Food Stories: Custard's Last Stand

In this short story, the unthinkable happens.  A town's worst nightmares are realized.  They question whether life is still worth living.  Don't let the pun in the title fool you; this tale is full of woe and sorrow.  So enjoy!

Off-Off-Off Broadway

Another contender for the blog's "nonsense" category.  In preparation for school starting back up for many people, I've imagined what I think could be a very educational class.  If only any of it were real...