One Minute Wit
A New Look
I decided I wanted a new look.
So several years ago, I started gradually adding gray to my hair.
50-Word Story
Nighttime Is The Right Time
It is tiring getting old. The things you used to enjoy lose their luster after a few centuries. But one thing that never grows old is a nap. Followed by a snack. So I set my alarm for midnight.
My name is Vlad, but my friends all call me Drac.
Other Stories
My Dad
By Mark Starlin — April 01, 1968
“Class, today’s assignment is to write a report about your father. You must include at least five things. You may add drawings if you like. Begin.”
My Dad
By Mark Starlin
April 01, 1968
My Dad has a really big mustash. Sometimes he curls the ends up with wax. My Mom doesn’t like that.
It is scary to ride in the car when my Dad drives.
He is left-handed. And can bend just the tips of his fingers down.
He drinks 100 cups of coffy a day. And he has a thermos he fills with coffy for work.
He tells storys to other grown ups and then laffs. He starts most of his storys with “There’s a kid at the shop…”
He plays music on the record player on Sundays. He has lots of albums.
He likes popcorn. Me too.
He works at The Shop. He makes cars. There is an airport there too. And trains. It is cool. But I am not allowed to go in.
He works in the afternoon and stays up really late. I wish I could stay up late. But Mom always says, “Go to bed. You have school in the morning.”
The end.
My Dad is 85 now. We almost lost him in 2018 to a fall in the yard when his bladder ruptured. But he is tough and survived. Love you Dad.
Story
See America
The Dream
-1938-
Daphne and Rupert desperately needed a break. The hassles of everyday life were wearing them down. They needed a change of scenery. A holiday.
“Dear, I’m so glad you finally decided we should take a holiday.”
“You were absolutely correct, Darling. Two years has been too long. Your suggestion to see America was brilliant. The world is such a big place with so many wonders. We really need to see more of it.”
“Thank you, Pumpkin. It is good to broaden our horizons a bit.”
“I agree completely, My Sweet. I have grown so weary of the rat race. I mean it. If I have to chase one more rat, I’ll go mad.”
“Don’t worry, Love, I am sure we will find our way out of this cave any day now. Then we will never have to eat another rat.”
“Yes! How wonderful. Then it’s off to America!”
Happy Monday.
Mark
Love your comments. Yes, I do.
These were lots of fun. I especially like, "It is scary to ride in the car when my Dad drives." (That was true for me, too!)
love starting my week with wisdom from Monday Morning Mark-my favorite author