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181 of my 3,659 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 192 votes
Richard McDonough
A dinosaur defying extiction.
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Dear Therapist Lady
I spilt my guts on the couch again I went blah, blah, blah, blah I was torn again But maybe this time I’ll have cleared up my head, with no need to...
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The Amazing Instant Novelist
In 1994 I was on worker’s compenstion due to a back injury. Having all this spare time on my hands—after my wife had gone off to work and six year-...
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Maria at 30,000 Feet
Shhh. Maria is asleep. Maria is our seat mate on a flight from San Diego to New York. I do not know Maria, but she took the time to introduce herself...
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Another Short Ramble
I’m going out the same way I came in: ignorant. It wasn’t my decision. Just the way things turned out. At 16 I was a genius. At 21 simply brilliant...
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Ghosts
Another ghost. Getting crowded around here. Not that I mind. I enjoy the company. Been surrounded by ghosts my whole life: grandparents; parents;...
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Not your fault, I would think
Posted on Thu, 26 Mar 2015
Not your fault, I would think. That you stil managed to love her says a lot about your character. I wish you well and hope you're able to move on.
Rich
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Part of me thinks Trump has
Posted on Thu, 15 Oct 2026
Part of me thinks Trump has no plans on leaving. Ergo the new bunker. I'd laugh if I didn't think it could happen.
Read full commentPosted in A Day in the Life - Part Five
I spent 14 months - one
Posted on Sun, 04 Oct 2026
I spent 14 months - one session a week - in therapy. But I was covered. 5 dollar copay was all. And she still s=didn't fix me. lol. Think i need a new carburator, or something.
Read full commentPosted in Dear Therapist Lady
My brother was a Viet Nam vet
Posted on Sat, 08 Aug 2026
My brother was a Viet Nam vet. At age 20 was caught up in a land mine that almost killed him. Shrapnel scars down his neck a constant reminder. He spent six months in recovery at a hospital in Japan. I still feel the shock waves I felt as a 13...
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Made me laugh, Ewan. Pitch
Posted on Tue, 29 Sep 2026
Made me laugh, Ewan. Pitch perfect. Loved the graphic a the top, as well.
Read full commentPosted in Frankenplot: The Hacker
"Let's do it," is right. Much
Posted on Tue, 29 Sep 2026
"Let's do it," is right. Much enjoyed, Jay.
Read full commentPosted in The Less Miserables Find a Way (1)
Bravo on a ghostly tale, Paul
Posted on Thu, 01 Oct 2026
Bravo on a ghostly tale, Paul. October being my favorite time of year. The only downside is the tourists who flock to the Hudon Valley for leaf-peaking season. Them and their LLBean walking sticks and Fall attire. Damn them and their veganist ...
Read full commentPosted in Frankenplot: Ghost Story – Uphill
I felt a bit of a chill here,
Posted on Sun, 20 Sep 2026
I felt a bit of a chill here, Robert. In a good way. The year's end being my favorite. Lovely words here, Mr. Craven.
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I'll have to start reading
Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2026
I'll have to start reading from Part 1, Jane. But this read well as a stand-alone piece - a good sign. I live in a neighborhood like it and could feel the awkwardness of meeting the new neighbors. Us being the new neaighbors. Well done here.
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Worked for me, as well, Sean.
Posted on Sat, 19 Sep 2026
Worked for me, as well, Sean. Spledid writing as always.
Read full commentPosted in For Present Company
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