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Bisection bonus

If I cut off my much-abused left side I’d instantly be heartless and one-eyed. What an achievement, what a gem! I’d have the makings of PM!

abigfatcanofworms play on words, politics 11 Comments November 25, 2021November 25, 2021 1 Minute

Malapop!

Ladies & Gentleman, Tonight I am here to speak with you about Lazy Luck. Some people simply snorter along through life: getting this job, winning that prize, getting a book published… they have no glue about how lucky they are. It’s lazy, that’s true, but in a strange way it’s not their fault. In fact, … Continue reading Malapop! →

abigfatcanofworms fiction, play on words 4 Comments February 13, 2021 1 Minute

#FOWC – temerity

There was a royal seamstress named Verity who lacked the expected dexterity She stitched pants to the King and when swear words did ring, said "No zipper required, Sir." That's temerity.

abigfatcanofworms Personal Reflection 4 Comments November 21, 2020 1 Minute

Melbourne Cup Day

Two mowers at the edge of the field blades folded up like butterflies resting. Riders do last minute checks swig orange energy drink spit banter then they mount and the blades come down a roar fills the she-oak grove as the race begins. Deck & deck along the straight slow but horrendous. My companion wears … Continue reading Melbourne Cup Day →

abigfatcanofworms Personal Reflection 4 Comments November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 1 Minute

On the bus…

It's a nosebag.Excuse me?It's a digital nosebag.What are you talking about?News feed. Google feed. Facebook feed... that thing you're holding is a modern nosebag.I believe normal people call it a device or a phone.Well some people call a spade a blooming shovel. What difference does it make? It's a nosebag.You are so annoying. Can you … Continue reading On the bus… →

abigfatcanofworms fiction, Personal Reflection Leave a comment September 19, 2020October 22, 2020 1 Minute

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