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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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164 of my comments have received 175 Great Feedback votes

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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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Fine tale, celctic. I think

Posted on Fri, 21 May 2021

Fine tale, celctic. I think about prisons a lot lately. I pass by Sing Sing prison -- in Ossining, New York -- every day on my train ride to and from work, but I'm usually asleep when we pass. It's only lately that I decided to pay it more...

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Posted in Remember Me As I Was.

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Thanks, DH. I'm having too

Posted on Fri, 23 Apr 2021

Thanks, DH. I'm having too much fon to let it go. I've got a couple of more in me before the finale. (that's code  for: I haven't come up with a finale yet, so I need some stalling time.) Cheers.

Rich

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Posted in Craven Gets Flashed XXII

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Thanks, Paul. I always keepa

Posted on Fri, 23 Apr 2021

Thanks, Paul. I always keepa bunch on hand for emergencies. When all else fails - break glass and toss in banana. lol.

Rich

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Posted in Craven Gets Flashed XXII

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I felt something here,

Posted on Wed, 14 Apr 2021

I felt something here, marandina, and it was comforting. Thank you.

Rich

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Posted in Setting Sons

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Thaniks for this bit of

Posted on Wed, 14 Apr 2021

Thaniks for this bit of history, Rhiannonw.  Enjoyed your take on it. I'm liking old Durk. Such harsh times..

Rich

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Posted in Durk Willems

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