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I have 690 stories published in 8 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 1263057 times and 505 of my stories have been cherry picked.
156 of my 3,601 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 167 votes

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Richard McDonough

A dinosaur defying extiction.

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A View From the Cab - The Debate 1948

“Where to?” said Sidney. “23rd and Third,” said the man. “Sit back and enjoy the ride, mister. And say hello to my pooch.” The man reached over the...
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A View From the Cab - A Sidney Green Story

“Look at all those buzzing bees out there,” said the gentleman passenger, “running hither and thither to accomplish life's goals. Capitalists on...
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The Phone Booth Incident - A Ned's Tavern Tale

“I solved a case today,” said Craven. “It started with the flick of an ash from a ‘46 Buick.” Craven Danger stubbed out his cigarette in the half-...
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The Dinghy - A Ned's Tavern Tale

Max and Stinky sat in the dinghy and cracked open two beers. “Tuna sandwich?” said Stinky. “Sure. It may be the only kinda fish we’ll see all day.”...
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Celia's Song of Peace

I wrote this several years ago for my wife Darcey. We were hoping to create a book together. Hasn't happened yet, but I'm hopeful. I strum for peace...

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156 of my comments have received 167 Great Feedback votes

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I love a good 'ol rant, Di.

Posted on Sat, 22 Jun 2024

I love a good 'ol rant, Di. Not enough folks ranting about stuff that needs to be ranted about. Something like that. Glad yu had the right stuff. x

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Posted in "For, being green, there is great hope" (quote from Shakespeare's HENRY VI PART 2, ACT 3 SCENE 1)

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Like that first breath of

Posted on Wed, 05 Jun 2024

Like that first breath of Spring. Lucious, Rhiannonw. x

Rich

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Posted in Breathatking Beauty and design

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I wilI vote . . . I hope

Posted on Wed, 19 Jun 2024

I wilI vote . . . I hope everybody will always be arsed to do that. I hope so, too, Jane. As you're aware, we here in How the fuck did we get so off course America? are in a similar boat. Only our boat seems to be more full of ...

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Posted in Now Is The Summer Of Our Discontent

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New to me, as well. Thanks

Posted on Fri, 14 Jun 2024

New to me, as well. Thanks for the terrific poem and back history. 

rich

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Posted in The Hunting of the Wren

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Hi, Penny. Wonderful story.

Posted on Tue, 21 May 2024

Hi, Penny. Wonderful story. Love the whole notion. Mine would be titled: Stop Moaning and Get Some Actual Work Done. We all nedd such a book. Alwasys a pleasure, Penny. Cheers.

Rich

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Posted in "Book of All Answers"

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Lovely poem. Days that feel

Posted on Sat, 01 Jun 2024

Lovely poem. Days that feel like amiable soulmates is a nice respite from the ugly side of those other days. Much enjoyed.

Rich

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Posted in Heavy as earth, light as straw

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Yes, please continue, Jane.

Posted on Sat, 14 Oct 2023

Yes, please continue, Jane. You could have so much fun with this. Halloween season is the perfect time of year for this kind of tale. Want more, I do. 

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Posted in 'Parcel for you..'

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'Snow falls in silent wonder'

Posted on Sun, 22 Oct 2023

'Snow falls in silent wonder' Yes. My favorite time to walk. It's like a cleansing. 

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Posted in Blagdon Lake in Winter

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Thank you, Di. That you read

Posted on Sun, 08 Oct 2023

Thank you, Di. That you read it a second time made me smile. Thank you for that. x

Rich

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Posted in I Read it in the Daily News - A Ned's Tale

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Thanks, DH. I've been putting

Posted on Sat, 16 Sep 2023

Thanks, DH. I've been putting a book together and thought it could use something more. So glad you liked it.

Rich

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Posted in The Bothers

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