VIEW from the BLEACHERS
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by Tim Jones, BA, JD, MBA, ESQ, FAQ, INC, LOL, WTF, UBU, IDK, ETC
Where’s Wally? The Missing Emotional Support Alligator
I recently read a quirky small news about an elderly Pennsylvania man whose pet named Wally had gone missing. But Wally wasn’t a Schnauzer, a Dachshund, or even one of those annoying Persian cats. Wally is well, a little different. He’s an emotional support reptile. To be more specific, an emotional support ALLIGATOR!
How to Make Your Online Dating Profile Stand Out from the Crowd
Recently, a widower friend of mine decided he needed help in making his Match.com profile stand out from the crowd. He thought, as a writer, I could help. He came to just the right person… Or maybe not. Check out what I came up with and you decide.
Once Upon a Blanket – A Love Story
Neil met Maryann on their second day of college their freshmen year. Neil instantly had feelings for her. But they never spoke again – for four years – until just before their graduation day. A love story that almost never happened – but was saved by a blanket.
I’ve Become an Artist – Mainly to Compete with My Wife
There’s one area where, if I’m being honest, I must grudgingly admit that my wife has an edge over her husband – anything to do with art. After all, she’s a professionally trained artist and has made her living at it for the past thirty years. But that’s all about to change. Because there’s room for more than one artist in our house. She’s in for some stiff competition from me! It’s going to be ugly (I’m talking about my art, that is).
Don’t Blame Me for My Bad Behavior. It’s My Wife’s Fault
The Bible has so many useful life lessons. Like the story of Adam and Eve. Turns out, when Eve goaded Adam into eating that forbidden apple, God banished them from the Garden of Eden. The lesson from this story is clear: Adam may have screwed up, but technically, it was really mostly Eve’s fault.
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