The Ten Best Things About Growing Old(er)
10. Senior Discounts. Sometimes they don’t amount to much, sometimes they do, but the thrill of not having to pay full price almost makes up for any cheapness and gives us a feeling that we […]
Author: Kathy Minicozzi
Kathy Minicozzi is an opera singer turned aspiring writer, who lives somewhere in New York City. In other words, she's weird, but harmless. She is the author of "Opera for People Who Don't Like It," in which she turns the world of opera and its performers upside down while, at the same time, making it understandable to non-opera lovers and making everyone laugh.
How I Ended Up Buried Face Down in a Swamp With a Rag Stuffed in my Mouth
I suppose you all wonder how someone who still looks as nice as I do, even after being buried in a swamp for a week, ended up in this sad situation. It’s a mystery to […]
The Doctor Will See You Now
There is one senior citizen activity that I would gladly erase from my calendar if such erasure did not cause big problems: doctor visits. I would start with those registration questionnaires and permission forms that […]
Cousin William and King Henry VIII
In the annals of English history, no other man had as colorful a life as my distant ancestor William “Bill” Tryer, who was the Royal Food Taster to King Henry VIII. The job of Royal […]
Becoming Ray Kinsella
The genie told me this shapeshifting thing would be cool and it is. There’s one problem: I can only shapeshift into famous MALE actors. This is fun sometimes, but it can be a problem, too. […]
The Too Nice Guy
Hi. My name is Arnie Bassette, and I was just accepted into The Weirdo Group here on Footbook. This is my first post, so be nice to me. Please. I need some advice. I always […]
A Horse’s Tale
There are many, many colorful stories of the Old West. None are as fascinating as the tales of Edward Cremello, the Sleuth Horse of Wyoming. Edward, or “Ed,” as he was known to his fellow […]
Wonder Woman Interviews for a Job
Writing Prompt: You are a superhero (or a monster) at a job interview. How do you answer the following questions: Tell me something about yourself. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Where do […]
Commandments for the Easter Vigil Mass
1. Thou shalt not arrive late. If thou dost arrive late, thou shalt endure the punishment of having to look for a seat in the dark. 2. If thou committest the sin of arriving late, […]
A Chicken Crosses a Road for a Reason
An old joke, but let’s try to take it up a notch and tell the actual story… In the spirit of the joke, try to make it funny. Ready? Here goes: Once and for all… […]