Sparks rising to the sky from the ring of coal heats in the fire pit act like magic to rekindle spontaneous utterances–memories of previous legendary nights like this. We dress in soft flannel blankets bringing far forgotten thoughts into the present. Even in future, these gatherings will continue, renewing our faith in each other as a family.
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The professor peeled the nightshade over the glass, darkening the classroom. He did not want to petrify his students, but thought to bridge their bodies from lack of interest to a state of uneasiness. Until now, they did not take this class seriously, but after tonight, he was sure their attitude would improve. The rumor around the campus was that Professor Jones’ class was an easy A and he was determined to dispel that idea.
“A little death never hurt anyone, except for the victim” he began, brandishing a sleek metal weapon in the air. He quickly had the complete attention of everyone in the room. Starting to nervously wiggle in their desks, eyes quickly scanning from each other and back to the professor, one female grabbed her neck as if she was choking. Apparently the sudden sight of the knife caused her to swallow her chewing gum and it stuck in her throat. The professor quickly aided her with the heimlich maneuver to suction the wad of gum out of her throat.
The class was verklempt at the entire scene and Professor Jones stepped to the window opening the shades. The room flooded with moonlight and cast an eerie glow on his face. His idea was a success–no one thought his class was easy after that night, even though he was put on indefinite leave the next day.
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After Dan commented, these two were quite a pair, I had to find out more about them.
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I ended up being livid
A vision of ugliness vivid
I realized the crowd was driven
Acting as if it was their duty civic
Red hats were using his gimmick
A lie that he thought fitted
His followers were all scripted
His postering they all mimicked
Getting their priorities twisted
Against all others were pitted
Waving the flag was a given
Proving their loyalty to the wicked
Lying and deceiving not admitted
Providing a tumultuous exhibit
On their January 6th visit
Now expect to be forgiven?
I can’t.
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A horse is a horse of course unless it’s Mr. Ed who talked via Allan Rocky Lane who was sometimes hoarse after rehearsal. Bamboo Harvester played Mr. Ed and passed away in 1971. He was usually stationary in his stall while talking to Wilbur on the TV set of “Mister Ed”. No need for a script on stationery for the horse, but he was trained by Les Hilton to move his lips every time is hoof was touched.
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I choose to soar, seeing all from above in this endless sky of blue or even through heavy grey clouds, I choose to soar.
I’m watching, waiting for you to recognize how you have lost your way, abusing nature’s gifts to you. Your actions prove you are not worthy, at least not yet—it’s almost too late to change.
The clues are prominent and should not be ignored. What are you going to choose? As for me, I only serve as a warning, because unlike you, I can choose to soar above it all.
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“I don’t know why you keep all these foolish things, they should go to the dump!” Martha was starting to tear up, realizing these surroundings would no longer be her future. The new apartment was impressive at first, everything fresh and clean, not needing constant repair as this home. She didn’t want to gainsay her son, but the new space seemed cold and vacuous.
Maybe it was time for a change. There had been so many in the last few years she wondered when her mind would catch up with them. Having to put beloved items in storage, away from her vision, was just another goodbye.
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I am not, donning foil hat.
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