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My stories have been read 1207143 times and 503 of my stories have been cherry picked.
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Richard McDonough

A dinosaur defying extiction.

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Sorry Ends and Bagel Crumbs

“You okay, Renaldo? You’re looking gloomy?” “Frederick, ol’ chum, I feel like the sorry ends on a loaf of bread; unwanted, but tolerated. I should’ve...
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Renaldo Goes Nuts

“Well, look what the cat drug in,” said Frederick. It was a statement so cringe-worthy that Renaldo placed a wing over his breast and shuddered. “Don...
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Renaldo in Love

“You ever been in love, Renaldo?” Renaldo gave Frederick a little nuzzle, then sat back on his haunches. “Once upon a time I decided to hitch a ride...
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Renaldo Goes to Church

“You ever fall asleep in church,” said Renaldo.” “It depends on who’s doing the preaching,” said Frederick. Renaldo lifted a wing and pecked at a bit...
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Craven Gets Flashed 32

“The beers are on me, Dwayne” “Thanks, Mr. Moynahan. And let me say that having my first beer with you is an honor I can’t express without wanting to...
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156 of my comments have received 167 Great Feedback votes

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Yowser! That sure was a doozy

Posted on Mon, 14 Mar 2022

Yowser! That sure was a doozy of a write. Applauding here. Shold be read aloud. Really , really enjoyed this, Jane. You sure do have a way with the alphabet.

Rich

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Posted in This Cannot Be Our Home

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Moving piece here, Paul. I've

Posted on Tue, 15 Mar 2022

Moving piece here, Paul. I've been trying to conjur up some words of my own, but it don't come easy. Keep fighting the good fight, brother.

Rich

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Posted in Het Bonhe

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Thanks, Jane. Hope she likes

Posted on Thu, 27 Jan 2022

Thanks, Jane. Hope she likes it. I think they're misunderstood. Just don't go walking under any lampposts. Unless you're collecting specimens, of course. Ha. x

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Posted in A Pigeon’s Delight IP

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Thanks, Ewan. Christmas in

Posted on Mon, 27 Dec 2021

Thanks, Ewan. Christmas in New York was a bit more festive. I saw that my old neighborhood Wooworth's is long gone. Sad that. It's where I bought my first Beatles 45. I Saw Her Standing There. Happy New Year, Ewan. Onward.

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Posted in Chasing Down the Holidays

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Enjoyed this, Mark. Excellent

Posted on Wed, 11 Aug 2021

Enjoyed this, Mark. Excellent writing.

Rich

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Posted in Danger Mouse

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Amen to that, brother Paul. I

Posted on Tue, 03 Aug 2021

Amen to that, brother Paul. I spent a lot of time trying to fit in intead of being myself. Have finally found that I like being myself. This might be one of my favorites of yours. Wonderful writing.

Rich

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Posted in Saccades of Sands

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Thanks, Claudine. these

Posted on Wed, 28 Jul 2021

Thanks, Claudine. these pieces are like intermissions while I try to figure out how to get back to the main story. Ha. But get there I will. x

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Posted in Craven Gets Flashed 30

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Much enjoyed, Richard.

Posted on Tue, 27 Jul 2021

Much enjoyed, Richard. Especially the last bit. Need more of it during this time of what I'd like to call Foggy Mental Breakdowns. Cheers to you and optimism.

Rich

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Posted in The Wonder of it All

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I've been waiting for my

Posted on Tue, 20 Jul 2021

I've been waiting for my letter. Made me laugh, as well. 

Rich

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Posted in When Robert Left Helen

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Soothing and lovely, Richard.

Posted on Sun, 23 May 2021

Soothing and lovely, Richard. Really fine.

Rich

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Posted in Sun-Light

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