Midlife Letter to Santa
Dear Santa, Typically, my letters start with, “I have been a very good girl,” but this year, not so much. I’ve been wearing my skirts a little shorter, tipping the rum bottle a bit more, […]
Tag: Christmas
All I Want For Christmas Is A Free Short Story
Here’s our Christmas present to everyone: A free short story on PDF, featuring two characters from “Storm Chaser”, The Notorious Ian Grant”, and “Storm Chaser Shorts”. “Another Family” is set before the books and features […]
Millions of Shelf Elves Recalled To North Pole After Shocking Report
Millions of elves on the shelf were recalled to the North Pole after a blistering report surfaced which uncovered a staggering number of illicit activities performed in a clandestine fashion under cover of night. According […]
Christmas Shopping For Uncle Vlad
Most people are easy to shop for during Christmas. Your mom with the big garden gets a book about plants. Your son who’s totally into soccer gets a new soccer ball. But what if your […]
I’m Dreaming Of An Evergreen Christmas
Check me out at the Kendallville Mall: http://www.4countymall.com/mark-hunter—slightly-off-the-mark/im-dreaming-of-an-evergreen-christmas-slightly-off-the-mark SLIGHTLY OFF THE MARK When we put up the Christmas tree last year, our dog became very puzzled. “Dude, there are all kinds of trees […]
Bad Artist #21, Driving
DRIVING HAIKU #1 Dodge City Block I got to the stop sign first. Please do not kill me. DRIVING HAIKU #2 You have a big car. I’ve a sonic obliterator. You will yield to […]
Toilet Underbite: Bad Holiday Decorating
I’m deep into holiday decorating and now my toilet seat has an underbite. The threat of company has others garlanding hallways, but not me. I’m disgruntled at the ancient toilet seat in the guest bathroom. […]
Great Moments of Insight
“Insiders buy stocks for only one reason. They think the prices will go up.” – From an online advertisement. “Heat rises in Holland.” – Dutch real estate agent Whoa, slow down. Let me […]
Holiday News You May Have Missed
The Holiday Season is in full swing. With just a couple of weeks left before Christmas, it’s hard to believe our trees and decorations have been up for only 4 months. It seems like just […]
Bad Artist #20, Grammar
GRAMMAR HAIKU #1 It is a truism. Good grammar and chocolates Will impress your date. GRAMMAR HAIKU #2 Remember tonight, Lust is fleeting but grammar Endures forever. – Paul R. De Lancey, Bad Artist […]