Andrew Martin·5 hours agoMember-onlyThe Boy Who Robbed A Safe So He Could Travel And Meet Pretty Girls And Got No PunishmentIn 1910, an 18-year-old Philadelphia boy named Edmund Clare pulled an elaborate robbery at his work, yet after he was caught he was set free — Other than simply wanting to accumulate money, criminals sometimes turn to their devious actions for specific reasons. It may not be that they want to lead a life of crime, but that because its their only reasonable means to an end. …Humor4 min readHumor4 min read
Conni Walkup HullinThe Narrative Arc·11 hours agoMember-onlyWaiting For My Life to BeginWhen will it be time? — Not long ago, I realized I’ve always been waiting for my life to begin. It’s been a lot like planning fun —work always comes first. I’ll write or sew, do something I love, right after I clean the house, or make dinner. I’ll set it aside until all the other…Humor4 min readHumor4 min read
Jim Nolan·7 hours agoRoncoin™, the currency that cannot loseAlso, the currency that cannot gain — Rather than invest in an actual cryptocurrency like Bitcoin or Dogecoin, I have chosen my friend Ron’s offering, Roncoin™. There’s nothing speculative about it, because Roncoin is different than other currencies. It is imaginary. How many Roncoins can you amass? As many as you like. A billion? A trillion? A…Humor2 min readHumor2 min read
Christine StevensinThe Haven·10 hours agoMember-onlyThe Moment I’ve Been Waiting For Is Finally Here!!!!In less than five hours, the new leader of Waystar Royco will be revealed — I love Shakespere. The people who made Succession are Brits well versed in the Bard’s aesthetic. It’s the dance of power and destiny, but instead of playing out with political power, it plays out in the corporate setting. Ever since its debut five seasons ago, the show has kept us…Humor4 min readHumor4 min read
Peter Kovalsky·1 day agoThe Ultimate BetrayalI have never been so angry — I woke up today, ready to face the day. Eager. Excited, even! I have a date planned with a new cutie — my first in ages, thanks to covid complicating the compatibility calculus. I woke up today, ready to face the day. Comfortable. Rested! Snuggled around a body pillow, nestled…Humor2 min readHumor2 min read
Joel R. DennstedtinEngage·7 hours agoMember-onlyThe Day My Ego BurstWhen narcissistic self-esteem crashes to the ground — Alaska did much to mold me. It’s where this suburban, middle-class white kid went to die. Metaphorically speaking. Things were so down-to-earth there. So fundamental. People were so utterly grounded and practical. So unlike myself. Needless to say, I needed to take myself less seriously. Alaska helped with that. My…Humor4 min readHumor4 min read
Kristina GodinThe Shortform·12 hours agoMember-onlyDisney Land — What Do You Think When You Go There?Can you enjoy the magic of Disney or are you thinking about other things when buying a ticket — Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been dying to go to Disney Land. I still remember holding this colorful brochure about Disney Land in Paris in my little hands and flipping through it over and over again with my brother. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck…. Today I would…Humor1 min readHumor1 min read
Jill EbsteininMiddle-Pause·16 hours agoMember-onlyI Finally Found My SportMovement meditation means I can do me while still claiming yoga — For years I played tennis. Then my knees started to complain. Now I’ve made a deal with my middle-aged body. I promise not to play tennis two days in a row. That seemed to work. But then my knees upped their bargain. They complained and whined when they saw stairs…Humor5 min readHumor5 min read
Jason ProvencioinBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·1 day agoMember-onlyI Accidentally Sexually Harrassed a Cleaning LadyThis Happened on Vacation When I Was a Teenager — After looking through some of our vacation photos from last August this morning, I started thinking of vacation memories from the past. One of the weirdest ones was definitely the time I accidentally sexually harassed a middle-aged cleaning lady when I was fifteen. How does one ACCIDENTALLY sexually harass a…Humor5 min readHumor5 min read
