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Richard McDonough
A dinosaur defying extiction.
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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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A Pigeon’s Delight IP
“You ever crap on a guy happens by here all the time that wears a seersucker suit and straw hat?” said Renaldo. “Can’t say as I have,” said Frederick...
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Thanks, Claudine. When I
Posted on Sun, 14 Mar 2021
Thanks, Claudine. When I write, my wife usually yells down to ask who I'm talking to. I always talk these outloud until I feel they're as right as I can get 'em. That's how they'll find me, many years from now. Muttering this stuff in my rocker...
Read full commentPosted in Craven Gets Flashed XIV
I can't wait, DH. You sure
Posted on Wed, 24 Feb 2021
I can't wait, DH. You sure did put the spirit of Spring in my head. Wonderful. Congrats on POD. Cheers
Rich
Read full commentPosted in Getting Ready
Wonderful, Jane. planetery
Posted on Thu, 11 Feb 2021
Wonderful, Jane. planetery notes from far away I hear them as well.
Rich
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That opening really got to me
Posted on Fri, 22 Jan 2021
That opening really got to me, as did the whole of it. Wonderful.
Rich
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Thaks, Drew. Spent a loot
Posted on Thu, 24 Dec 2020
Thaks, Drew. Spent a loot time in pubs when I was a kid. We'd follow our folks to their local pub on Third Ave. and shake them down for coins to play shuffle board. Old timey plalce. Saw dust on the floor and beer nuts a plenty. Also, it's good I...
Read full commentPosted in The Christmas Coaster
What times we live in, indeed
Posted on Tue, 18 Aug 2020
What times we live in, indeed. much enjoyed your lovely jaunt this morning. It registered big with me. We live in dfferent countries, but I felt us walking side by side.
Rich
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I was a bit bewlildered as to
Posted on Fri, 21 Aug 2020
I was a bit bewlildered as to what made insert laugh. It wasn't until I - dare I say it? - googled Bibi Andersson that I realized what an ignorant cow I can be sometimes. lol. Now you've got me jonsing for an Ingmar Bergman film. And, Sean, it...
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Even though I'm not familiar
Posted on Sat, 22 Aug 2020
Even though I'm not familiar with any of the names you've mentioned, I found that if I filled it in with names I am familiar with, it all made perfect sense.
I remember a show called Queen for a Day. It was hosted by Jack Bailey. As a...
Read full commentPosted in Good News
Ha. Craven's no detective,
Posted on Thu, 23 Jul 2020
Ha. Craven's no detective, either, celtic. I think I'm finally over my anxiety-ridden self and am ready to move on. Book finally done. Just now formatting at present for upload to Amazon. Even managed to build a website for my wife. Maybe 66 is...
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Missing my Friday night pub
Posted on Mon, 27 Apr 2020
Missing my Friday night pub night a bit more after reading this. Every line rang as true as can be. You know of what you speak. Wonderful piece, Joe and congrats on Story of the Month. Well deserved honors. Cheers, buddy.
Rich
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