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Yup. The unhappy man is only happy when he is complaining.

Old school rap, for sure.

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New Shoes Blues - They didn't even notice the sole prints on the ground? That is disappointing!

The Unhappy Man - Now the grumpy old man will have to file a police report, make sure the punch didn't break anything, and grumble about how someone just randomly hit him for no reason. You gave him so many new things to complain about, he's probably so happy now!

The Rapper And The Rancher - I don't know if you were going for this, but the way I read Isaac's rap reminded me of 80s/90s rap. I can just imagine a record scratch playing in the background while he raps.

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May 29, 2023Liked by Mark Starlin

“The Unhappy Man” — For some reason I flashed on the classic mom threat: “Oh, you want something to cry about? I will GIVE you something to cry about!”

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“who were only there to hear their friends sing off-key versions of Journey songs.” I laughed and now I have Wheel in the Sky stuck in my head all day! Thanks! 🤣

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A solid set this week, Mark! I used to be an avid invisible shoe wearer, but not so much anymore. The grumpy man story 💯 And I hope that our rapper finds what he needs! I also love the name Vyn L. Revolver 😆

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May 23, 2023Liked by Mark Starlin

I like those invisible shoes, I have a pair of them too, wear them everyday. Sorry for the unhappy man, I know a lady like that, and can't wait to see what happens with the Rapper.

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All three stories spoke to me this week, in different ways.

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Looking forward to part 2. Some serious life advice here.

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1. That unhappy whiner deserved a punch. He needs to open his eyes and look around him. Snap out of it!

2. Did YOU write that rap, Mark? Yikes! Pretty darned good, if you ask me!

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I enjoyed all stories and can’t wait to read the next part of the serial. I was excited to see another one pop up!

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If only we could all meet a Revolver early enough!

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May 22, 2023Liked by Mark Starlin

Oh, it's Monday but May 24th weekend aka Queen Victoria's Birthday here. It was unusual this year, no snow, it's the opening of trout fishing and was traditionally when the males got kicked out of town 😜.

My neighbour liked my invisible shoes a few years back, still my usual attire for gardening 😝. The unhappy man, last line is the appropriate response. Will be interesting to see were the life of the wanna be rapper goes.

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The Unhappy Man was hysterical!

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Very well done. Can't wait!

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Another great set of stories, liked the Rapper and Unhappy Man best. Can't wait till next week to find out what happens to him.

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