‘In today’s top headline,’ said Tom Terrific, ‘It’s Tracy Ward’s birthday.’ ‘Who the hell is Tracy Ward?’ Suzy Swell asked.… Read more Small Town News
Tag: friday fictioneers
Those Were the Days, My Friend
‘ ‘Have you heard I’ve met Peter Noone from Herman’s Hermits?’ I asked Peter and Henry. ‘Have you really?’ Peter… Read more Those Were the Days, My Friend
The Efficiency System
‘It’s a perfect system, in mini me form, for getting things done,’ Colm told Caoimhe. ‘We have all we need… Read more The Efficiency System
The Hot Air Balloon
Ailbe and Colme were riding in a hot air balloon. ‘Remember our deal,’ he said. No matter what happens, we… Read more The Hot Air Balloon
Santa Scam
Frank and Fanny Farkel wanted to take their children to the North Pole to see Santa. ‘This is the North… Read more Santa Scam
Where’s Fred?
Fred, after having wandered too far off course, was having an impossible time finding his way home. Every time he… Read more Where’s Fred?
Visiting Kin
Uncle Frankie and Aunt Mary Theresa from northeastern Pennsylvania have always been my favorite relatives. Whenever they visit I have… Read more Visiting Kin
In Fear And Trembling
‘That’s all that’s left of a world gone nuts,’ Peter told Henry. ‘I’ve built a shelter in the cellar, with… Read more In Fear And Trembling
Visiting Aunt Mabel
‘They found Aunt Mabel like this a couple hours ago,’ John told Cynthia. ‘Dead?’ she asked. ‘Nah,’ he replied. ‘Just… Read more Visiting Aunt Mabel
Well They Got A New Dance And It Goes Like This
It was 1826. Thaddeus (Hokey) Hoke and Myrtle (Pokey) Polk were walking home from their weekly dance. ‘Why did you… Read more Well They Got A New Dance And It Goes Like This
