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Richard McDonough
A dinosaur defying extiction.
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Some Assembly Required
Going to bed dismantled has its risks. I’m no longer the man I was in 1983. And the man I was in 1983 never saw it coming. Though he should have...
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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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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
Read full commentPosted in Craven Gets Flashed 30
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
Read full commentPosted in The Wonder of it All
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
Read full commentPosted in When Robert Left Helen
Soothing and lovely, Richard.
Posted on Sun, 23 May 2021
Soothing and lovely, Richard. Really fine.
Rich
Read full commentPosted in Sun-Light
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...
Read full commentPosted in Remember Me As I Was.
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
Read full commentPosted in Craven Gets Flashed XXII
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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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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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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Thanks, Claudine. the
Posted on Thu, 08 Apr 2021
Thanks, Claudine. the original line was 'cherry Coke and cigarettes' then I thought of my older sister and her close-knit goup of girlfriends at that age and it made me shudder. lol. So I went with rage.
Rich
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