“You’re wrong about humans. Yeah, they may be stinky, greedy, stupid, foolish, dangerous and…uh, what was I saying?” “That humans are stinky.” “Yeah, they’re the worst…” That bit of dialogue has never found its way into one of my stories, but I think about humanity and all its perfidy quite often. As a mystery writer,Continue reading “Stinky Humans”
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Revenge of the Couch
Evidently, the couch objects to my plans to replace it. In fact, my couch wants me dead. After thinking long and hard about replacing Ol’ Paint, I finally decided not to decide right now. There seem to be other pressing issues, such as buying groceries and working on my last few law cases. But recentlyContinue reading “Revenge of the Couch”
50 Years? Holy Mackeral!
Tonight, my friends, I attend my 50th High School Reunion. I know. I’m old. I tell my present friends and collegues that I’m going to see how much uglier and fatter my classmates have become. I, of course, am still the handsome, boyish man of my youth. Except with gray hair. And a little belly.Continue reading “50 Years? Holy Mackeral!”
Just Add Chocolate
The cat ran off with your wallet. The dog brought home a friend. Your boss won’t answer your calls and your keys to the office don’t fit anymore. Got a problem? Just add chocolate. Oh, sure, those stuffed shirts in psychology will tell you to go get therapy. They’ll tell you that your problems willContinue reading “Just Add Chocolate”
Mark Bruce, Writer 