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I am a former newspaper and wire service journalist who has been writing professionally for 40 years - although today I do mostly satire, fiction, and short articles.

While working in the US, I specialized in covering politics, state-level government, and

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Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Culture: 12 of 46
A Labor Day Picnic Being a professional gambler I spend most of my time in jaded pleasure spas like Las Vegas, Monte Carlo, and the Bahamas. So when I received an invitation from my cousin Jonathan to spend Labor Day with his family in Smallville, their Kansas hometown, I jumped at it - finally, a chance to be with good, dec... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The mail: 4 of 15
MIKE AND KATHY - An E-Mail Love Story Hi, I was supposed to get a 15% bonus for my last deposit in my casino account, but didn't. Can you help me out? Mike * Hi Mike, Are you sure you want to get out? You just arrived. Okay, it was a bad joke. I checked and you are right - I've credited the bonus to your account. Kathy On-Li... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Need: 3 of 11
THE BROOCH He had never even thought of making such a gesture before, but when Maria was asleep in his bed, Michael Clark slipped out of the house, walked to the little jewelry shop on the main street, and bought her a diamond and ruby brooch in the form of a Siamese cat. Clark was not even certain why he did it. She obvious... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Bonding Things a father should do with his daughter during her growing up years: 3 of 11
It began when I told my 13-year-old daughter to take a big suitcase, put only one change of clothing into it, and grab her passport. Leaving my wife and son at home, the two of us began a two-week odessy through Germany, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, and Italy. We dined at excellent restaurants (although she had a rather mi... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Valentine's Day: 8 of 24
Kathy's Fated Valentine Kathy, a customer service rep for an on line casino in Barbados, is loveless and apparently doomed to spend the rest of her life answering letters sent in by irate gamblers until a sudden spark of hope enters her life with the arrival of an e-mail from one of her customers. * Hi Kathy, I really apprec... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: World War II: 1 of 3
One of Eisenhower's top aides, PFC Melvin Snodgrass (retired), broke 64 years of silence last week to reveal the hidden details behind the invasion of Normandy - also known as "D-Day", "The Longest Day," and "The French Connection". "It was all part of a bet that Ike had going with the Desert Fox," Snodgrass informed me. "Br... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: How to save money on your winter energy bill: 10 of 24
"I've done it," my neighbor Wilbur announced proudly. "I've figured out how to save big time on my winter heating bills. For a start, I am going to have Jennifer Aniston move in with me. That should keep me warm without even turning on my heater." "Good idea," I said, "but won't Mildred object?" "Mildred?" he asked. "Who's s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Commentary: The New York Times and the McCain lobbyist scandal: 8 of 18
The New York Times revealed that Sen. John McCain had an affair with a female lobbyist. Right? Wrong. For a start, in what most ethical journalists would deem a "non-story", the Times said he had a "relationship" with her - but never actually stated that it was a romantic one. Guess what? I have a relationship with my bank, ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Children's stories: 192 of 396
The Birthday Gift It was really a comic sight: Fat Yammie pulling on the donkey as he tried to convince the poor animal to pull the loaded wagon up the rest of the trail. "Come on," he urged. "It's not that much more! Just a little bit further." The donkey who had heard this since they started from Acre the day before refuse... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary American Idol Season 7: Does Kristi Lee Cook have a chance of winning?: 2 of 4
I like to consider myself a connoisseur of beauty. Others prefer calling me a "Dirty Old Man". Be that as it may, with over half a century experience of looking at women I feel I have a good basis for judging which of them will cause men's eyes to bug out and Kristi definitely can do that. "What," I hear you asking, "does th... More..