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My stories have been read 1402729 times
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163 of my 3,623 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 174 votes
Richard McDonough
A dinosaur defying extiction.
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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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I Read it in the Daily News - A Ned's Tale
“That pigeon still coming in here?” Ned slid a beer into the hands of Craven Danger and smiled. “You mean Renaldo? Sure. Me and him are old chums...
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The Bothers
“Everybody! Out! Now!” “Excuse me?” said Ned “That’s it!” said Stanley. “Now you’re all gonna drown!” Ned stood back and watched as Stanley the...
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An Economy of Words at Ned's
He was an economy of words that first day he walked in here , thought Ned. Now he won’t shut up. Craven Danger sat at the end of the bar telling...
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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
Read full commentPosted in The Hunting of the Wren
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
Read full commentPosted in "Book of All Answers"
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
Read full commentPosted in Heavy as earth, light as straw
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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'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.
Read full commentPosted in Blagdon Lake in Winter
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
Read full commentPosted in I Read it in the Daily News - A Ned's Tale
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
Read full commentPosted in The Bothers
Ah, thank you Di. So glad you
Posted on Sat, 01 Jul 2023
Ah, thank you Di. So glad you enjoyed. Hope to be doing it more frequently after we get settled in our new living quarters.
Rich
Read full commentPosted in An Economy of Words at Ned's
I know of what you speak so
Posted on Wed, 28 Jun 2023
I know of what you speak so well. And speak well you did. My mom had 11 of us - 12 if you included dad. Wonderful writing.
Rich
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Hope your still feeling well
Posted on Fri, 12 May 2023
Hope your still feeling well and full of energh, jeand. Hoping all good things go your way, jeand.
Rich
Read full commentPosted in Cippy and Bella
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