J.B. Priestley

 

And I, in adventurous spirit, summoned a book by J.B. Priestley from the local library.  Having read his bio, I considered his literary work to be worth a read.

The Good Companions

 Unbeknownst to me, time and location played a large part on his reviews.  Across the pond and turning the calendar back to 1929 gave Mr. Priestly a most favorable light, while I, on this side of the pond, nestled in 2021 discover his work to be tedious and not at all worthy.

This, of course, has caused me to consider my own works in a future light.  Audiences, assuming physical books still exist, will no doubt see my humor as lame, my subject matter obsolete and find references beyond obscure.

I am, however, a child of today and as such, must conform to established standards, acceptable norms, and avoid the taboos that result in failure.  Too close to the margin often causes vertigo, as I discovered while reading Priestley.

I should only recommend it should you be considering a mental journey which includes a supply of non-perishable Yoo-hoo, some cheese sticks and green peanut M&M’s.  An endless supply of mental breadcrumbs wouldn’t hurt either.  

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The Bog

 

Swiss Army Bug

 

Swiss Army Bug

#1.   Slicing and Chopping Blade

#2.   Puncture spear 

#3.  Sawtooth Edge

#4. Digging Spade

#5. Cutting and Ripping Joint

#6.  Clamping Jaws

#7.  Electric Jolt probes & Sensors

An Updated Rhyme

 

Fishy - Fishy

in the Brook,

Never bit upon the hook -

as it was left

all up to me,

I placed it here electronically.

Great Blog

 

On this spot

 In 2015, Gabe was eaten by a Florida Alligator.

While carving their message in the tree shown below, a local alligator latched onto Gabe's leg.  Although, according to on-lookers, Gaby made a valiant attempt to free Gabe from the jaws of the massive beast but accidently dropped her cell phone.  

She told investigators she had to make a split second decision between maintaining her grip on the tail of the gator or letting go to retrieve her phone.

"Well I couldn't very well call 911 if I didn't have my phone,  now could I - silly goose."

Park Services posted this sign the following week.

One Ranger was heard suggesting it was Gabe's lucky day.

Play Ball

 

There came here a cow -

No grass to be found,

upon pitcher’s mound,

With socks, shoes and laces –

she ran all the bases,

She was an incredible cow.

 

There came here a horse –

that Nike endorsed,

Although he did try –

to catch the pop fly,

A large bale of hay –

did get in his way,

The runner got on base, of course.

 

There came here a pig –

Who wore quite a wig,

She loved her some slop,

Her place was short stop,

A grounder came by

But with slop in her eye –

What can I say – she’s a pig.

 

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