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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Pets: 4 of 138
A Letter From Your Cat: Hi there. How's it going?The litter box could use some attention, but things are generally fine with me. But there are a few points I'd like to clarify in order for our coexistence to be more harmonious.It's mainly little things, like it's impolite to close the refrigerator door before I'm finished bro... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Home towns: 1 of 16
I think one of the most overlooked benefits of rural living is the fact that it's less convenient for people selling things to disturb you in person. I'm tempted to put a sign out front that reads "Beware of dog: He likes salesmen, but prefers steak."Not everyone ringing your doorbell is a nuisance. Often you'll be asked to b... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Debt payments dos and don'ts: 3 of 39
Credit CardsWhen used within a budget, many consumers enjoy credit cards simply for the convenience of shopping without carrying cash. Credit cards also present the means of making unplanned impulse purchases, which can challenge the balanced budget of some shoppers.The careful use of credit cards may also enhance a budget. C... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Cars: 7 of 64
Expensive cars are definitely more difficult to park. Finding a parking space is tougher because the owner will actually need to locate two adjacent spots. This allows him to park diagonally in the belief that he's avoiding dents from the opening doors of cars beside him. Also, he needs to be at the highest elevation in the l... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Femininity: 3 of 25
A Chauvinist's Review of FeminismAt all ages, females pose an insurmountable mystery to males. It could be two five year old boys in a tree house pondering the question "Do you think girls burp?" It could be a college freshman at a keg party wondering if it's proper etiquette for a gentleman to offer a lady a light as she dem... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Garage sales: 2 of 16
There's a popular urban alternative to the waste disposal site. It's called the "garage sale." It's for getting rid of items that you couldn't give away for free. So you set a price and either lower it or throw something else in.Folks advertise their sales with computer-generated flyers printed on brightly colored paper. To p... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The suburbs: 1 of 7
A Dream Home on Elm StreetWhen browsing real estate ads we've all come across references to "a handyman's dream" or "a real fixer-upper" and we see these descriptions for what they are, which is an attempt to show a property in its best light. We want to make our house seem as attractive as possible, but we should also be awa... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Pets at work: 1 of 7
We've always wanted the best for our dogs, but it's just in recent years that there's been a movement towards dental care for them. Pet dentistry is big, but how would you feel if you brought your dog home from having a spearmint-flavored fluoride treatment and he then drank from the toilet bowl? Your dog may actually have fe... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Boomer humor: You might not be a baby boomer if: 6 of 40
You Might Not Be A Baby Boomer If:1) You can't imagine a lava lamp hooked up to a clapper2) You don't "get" that 60 is the new 403) You hear the phrase "One giant leap for mankind" and think "slamdunk"4) You think bringing 45s to a party requires a holster5) You've not experienced the pride of replacing your 8-Tracks with cas... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Breaking up: 1 of 6
Breaking UpThe old song says "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" but most of us know someone who seems to have a different "significant other" every New Year's Eve. These people apparently don't have a problem with it. Let's face it. This is not a simple pattern of relationships, it's more like timeshare. Maybe we could learn somethi... More..