Archive for the ‘Humor’ Category
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We're leaving Monday for our cruise but as a parting gift (until we get back) I've decided to make my latest book available for free while we're gone in a variety of formats. So (hopefully) for your enjoyment here they are:
If you have a KINDLE reader click on this link to download the book in the KINDLE format. Note you will have to use your KINDLE USB cable to transfer the book file from your computer to the KINDLE.
If you have a NOOK click on this link to download the book in the NOOK format. Note the downloaded file will be named I-WAS-A-GOD.zip and will have to be renamed to I-WAS-A-GOD.epub before it can be read.
If you have neither a KINDLE or a NOOK reader click on this link to download a PDF copy that you can read on your computer.
As usual, when we return I'll write up our experiences both for the benefit of other disabled travelers and others interested in our observations so see you all in a few weeks. -
While recovering from my cataract surgery I have tried to keep occupied during various projects. One project I've done is to put together a small book containing some of my short stories with the title “I WAS A GOD”. I was planning on providing the KINDLE and NOOK electronic versions for free but that turned out to be not possible so I did the next best thing and am charging a nominal $.99 for these versions.
I still don't have glasses suitable for working on the computer so I have limited time to work on projects like this or to keep my posts up to date but I hope to change all that soon.
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Ah, I suspect you've run across them too. I'll be charitable and use them as a morality tale. Unfortunately a recent incidence illustrates the problems that are all too prevalent on today's roads.
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"It's coming, there's nothing you can do about it. Might as well get used to it." Grandma Oddball intoned with disgusting cheerfulness.
I snuggled further under the covers and wished someone would remove that awful glare shinning through the window. My head ached, my body was tired, and I was in no mood for cheerfulness. I just wanted to remain warm and cozy, sleeping until day passed on into night when I could remain peacefully and comfortably buried in bed. That didn't deter grandma. With mock sweetness she started singing,
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Horrified the shocked waitress stepped back and stared as we responded to our son's asking pointedly, “What's that?” Not so our son. He attacked the “blood” with gusto while our young daughter had that typically resigned look that said,”Oh brother, dad's at it again". She was less than impressed.
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“Are we there yet”?
The youngsters plaintive cry echoed down the the train's observation car causing more than one head to turn and smile. (more...)
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1001 horsepower, that's what the ad said. Apparently 1000 horses wasn't enough. They had to emphasize that 1 extra horsepower. If you are going to be ostentatious you may as well be sure people notice!
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My recent sojourn into the realms of radiation therapy has produced some unfortunate side effects. Chiefly a condition that resembles diarrhea. Grandma Oddball suggested that I start using the B.R.A.T. Diet as a method of controlling the condition.
“GREAT” I thought! Who wouldn't want a diet of
- Bacon
- Ribs
- Alcohol
- Teriyaki
Sprinkled with peppers and seasoning (I'm not allowed much salt) it sounded great but when I blurted it out to Grandma I received the now famous LOOK. She wasn't impressed.
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Once again I'm thrown into the realm the unknown. After several false starts it was decided last week to do a version of radiation therapy to try and kill the offending pancreas cells. In short I get to be guinea pig again as no one has tried this procedure on “healthy” (i.e., non-cancerous) tissue before. Well, someone has to be the first I suppose and if it works (75-80% chance of success is the guesstimate) then at least one of my medical problems will be mitigated. Here is a personal and sometimes humorous account of what's happened so far.
