An octopus scurried over the sandy sea bottom. She was deep in thought, wondering if such a thing as free will exists or if all behavior has a cause outside of individual control. As she contemplated the possible answers, a diver approached. He stopped right above her and dropped a jar in her path. WhenContinue reading “The Octopus”
Tag Archives: Funny
Thursday Limerick: Halloween Midlife Crisis
There once was a middle aged witch, Who got a rebellious twitch, She sold her old broom,For a car that went vroom. And then drove herself into a ditch.
Thursday Limerick: The Tree
This one may be too tragic for some readers. There once was a deep-rooted tree. Who hoped he could roam around free.A lumberjack’s swish, Soon granted his wish.Movement wasn’t what he hoped it would be.
Thursday Limerick: Pumpkin Spice
One fateful day in mid-fall, The hipsters broke into a brawl. Natural pumpkin spice, Was three times the price,And that is what caused them to bawl.
Thursday Limerick: The Hawk
Happy Thursday! Here is your weekly limerick: There once was a clothes-wearing hawk. Who attempted to put on a sock. But her talons did tear, So she left her feet bare, And settled instead for a frock.
Thursday Limerick: The Righteous Blogger
Here is your weekly limerick! I know a blogger named Dwight.* Who always insists he is right. If you counter his claims, He moans and complains!I think he enjoys a good fight. *I do not actually know any bloggers named Dwight. Such name was chosen because it rhymes with right. Any relation to actual bloggersContinue reading “Thursday Limerick: The Righteous Blogger”
Thursday Limerick: The Frog Blog
There once was a literate frog, Who decided to start his own blog. Posts on how to baste flies, And make cockroach pies, Were hits with the folks in the bog.
Thursday Limerick: Pizza
Pizza was Ralph’s biggest vice. To abstain was his doctor’s advice. When temptation came, He could not refrain, And died while consuming a slice.
Thursday Limerick: Plants
(Written after several days of trying to keep a Venus Fly Trap alive. Someone please explain how those things survive in the wild, without people to bring them their distilled water and soy lattes?!?! Freakin’ diva plant!) Why do plants that I want always die, While the ones that I don’t, multiply? No matter howContinue reading “Thursday Limerick: Plants”
Thursday Limerick: Californians
Happy Thursday: They say Californians are nice.It’s true, but they do have one vice. When they start to drive, You must fight to survive.Before getting a rental, think twice. What should next week’s limerick be about? Let me know in the comments. Challenges welcome.
The Fables of Para Sympan 