“You think it’s okay?” Abigail asked tentatively. Emma held up the phone and began to read aloud. “‘Dearest Troy’ — Dearest was a nice touch — ‘I’m so happy for you getting your dream job! That’s quite an achievement — you should have a big celebration. The thing is, Troy……

Have you found them? Don’t worry, most people can’t on the first try. They’re there, all right, but only reveal themselves to those who are ready to believe, to accept, to embrace. Close your eyes and open your mind. Clear away the prejudices, fears and preconceptions. Suspend your skepticism. Relax…

A half-dozen last-minute suggestions for the final stretch of National Novel Writing Month (or really early ideas for next year) — 1. NaIgnoNaNoWriMo: Just ignore all the NaNoWriMo hoopla and hype. Pretend you didn’t read this or anything else about the writing frenzy that occurs every November. Yeah, yeah, I know it’s almost impossible to ignore NaNoWriMo anymore. But you can say you did. I promise not to tell anyone otherwise.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a surprise move Saturday, President Donald Trump announced that in response to the “completely unexpected” resignations of chief strategist/senior counselor Stephen Bannon and Chief of Staff Reince Priebus earlier in the day, he will name Hillary Clinton to replace both men. …

You’ll kick yourself for not thinking of this genius life hack — This man decided to make a sandwich, but you WON’T BELIEVE what happened next. My jaw dropped! How is this even possible? An AMAZING life hack you NEED to see! You’ve been doing it wrong your whole life. This. Changes. EVERYTHING. — — For the full story, CLICK HERE — — — — Uh, I put the jam on first when I’m making a PB and J. Related Content: • What this dog does every day will leave you sobbing. No wonder dogs are called man’s best friend. • 27 facts about dryer lint that will blow your mind. • This will change the way you look at topiaries FOREVER.

A backward poem for backward times — The president is doing great Only a fool would think Otherwise Most everyone believes We should trust him There is no cause for concern But some are saying The country is in danger People are scared Nothing could be further from the truth Everything is going to be fine Now read from the bottom up… * * * © 2017 by M.P. Witwer • All rights reserved

* Sources are linked in the text — There was a crooked man Who ran a crooked race And with his crooked words, Put opponents in their place He chopped them down, one by one ’Til a single foe remained On merit, she’d win handily, So he painted her with disdain This shameless huckster’s style Is totally ‘in your…

Not feeling the love for National Novel Writing Month, the annual November 50K-word writing frenzy? Here are some other options — 1. NaNO!WriMo: Do not write anything — not a single word — for 30 days. The challenge is tougher than it might seem. 2. NaDoWriMo: Chronicle every episode of The Simpsons in which Homer exclaims, “D’oh!” This, of course, requires watching every episode of The Simpsons. …

Excuse me, sir, I hate to intrude But you’re out in public and your shirt’s rather rude Although fairly mild, as far as some go, The sentiment still dips pretty low I mean, ‘Life’s a bitch — don’t elect one’ Why does she deserve that, what has she done? Oh…