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Big Beautiful Ballroooms

The President of the United States said that a big, beautiful ballroom would be the most secure place to keep people safe. I agree wholeheartedly with his assertion. In a country plagued by repeated acts of gun violence and threats of harm, safety should be an utmost priority for all…

All You Can’t Eat

Mr. and Mrs. Termite tucked themselves into their little bed. Mr. Termite’s tummy growled. “That was a long trip, honey. I’m really hungry.” “Me too,” said Mrs. Termite, “let’s eat. There’s a lot of food here.” “Yes, it is a…

The Royal Mosquito Defense Initiative

King Bartholomew smacked his arm. “Drat! The mosquitoes have invaded the kingdom!” “Prime Minister: Prepare the Declaration of War on Mosquitoes.” “Minister of War: Prepare the armies to repel the invasion. Provide every soldier with fly swatters.” “Your Majesty, may…

The Purloined Pen

6:47 a.m., with a steaming mug of coffee in hand, I flop down on the couch and turn on the TV. I reach for my To-Do list notebook and my pen. The notebook is there on the cushion where I…

Celestia

I watch from the side as the director counts down with his fingers… three… two… one. He points to the silver-haired man dressed in a navy power suit standing before a studio audience. The camera’s little light turns red. “Hello…

Monumental Ambition

Rumors spread across the realm that King Bartholomew would build a triumphal arch in the city. “The bigliest arch ever built,” boasted the King. “No one has ever seen bigger.” Soon, the royal crews began building on the palace grounds,…

Coffee Rules

I pour some coffee into my mug A pinch of sugar a splash of cream And sit on the couch to rest my feet An aroma sweet a steaming brewI take a sip and another tooAs the cares of life…

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