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David Perlmutter's avatar

At least yours aren't as strange as the mystifying ones Charles Dickens gave his!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

As it should be. 🤣

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Jack Herlocker's avatar

Sometimes I wish Substack had highlighting like Medium. You have some gems in here. Such as, “You can learn a lot by writing microfiction.” But see, it loses the impact when removed from its original spot! 😥

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I agree! I will have to request it.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Enjoyable as always, Mark!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thank you, Justin. Much appreciated. 🤓

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Patricia J.L. 👻🧶🖊️'s avatar

The Johnny Appleseed line gave me a good lol (and yes it was out loud.)

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Awesome. I love to hear a good laugh. Thanks, Patricia. 🤓

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David Perlmutter's avatar

"Luckless". "Newintown". "Fickleheart". Who are you, John Bunyan?

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I will have to check my genealogy. 🤣

I have a bad habit/obsession with using goofy (but appropriate) names for my characters.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

"Watching TV = Smelling Poop." You got that right, my friend. I gave up my TV four years ago for that very reason. It is easier than you think.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

My wife and I watch TV during dinner. The challenge is finding shows we both want to watch. Lately it’s been The Midnight Special. 🤓

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3musesmerge's avatar

Thank you for this Monday morning delight!

A few of your lines hit me in the funniest of funny bones!

“See, they’re not so different.” 😆

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thank you, 3. I appreciate it. 🤓

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