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Author: rostie06

Please the introduction at the top of my page My disclaimer: 1) Fist and most of all nothing in this blog is meant to represent anyone or anything real or actual. In other words it is fantasy, jest and whimsical thinking. 2) Hence then and next of all, I am not liable for remarks found to be offensive just because the country you live in sees it that way. 3) Did I mention the following? Nothing written here is factual or absolute. If you listen to this rambling, it’s your fault not mine. Or in other words, ‘Don’t try this at home.” 4) If some soul comments on my comments, it’s all on them. It’s their words after all. And I am sure that they too would claim this disclaimer in their own rights. 5) I’m the one writing this and it in no way represents the opinion of any person, organization or world power that I might be involved with. 6) Did I mention that I am not liable for anything found here? It don’t matter what religion, ethnic background, sex, organization, fellowship, planet, or any other tag you use to describe yourself, this is NOT a cheap shot at you. (See number 1 above) 7) I assume all graphics used here on these pages are public domain. If you have rights to them notify me and they will be removed at once. 8) Content is the property of Roy Richard unless otherwise noted

Helen Dudley – TO ONE UNKNOWN

Helen Dudley – TO ONE UNKNOWN I have seen the proudest stars That wander on through space, Even the sun and moon, But not your face. I have heard the violin, The winds and waves rejoice In endless minstrelsy, Yet not your voice. I have touched the trillium, Pale flower of the land, Coral, anemone,… Read More Helen Dudley – TO ONE UNKNOWN

October 22, 2023September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

Cancer Sucks

October 20, 2023January 26, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

There Is a Man

There is a man. Of small stature. That dwells deep inside my head. He is a little bastard. Ordering my thoughts. My personality tests introvert. All because of him. I crawl into my shell, And hide away. I’m quiet, deep and shy. Because he directs my thoughts. Being alone recharges our batteries. People think I’m… Read More There Is a Man

October 17, 2023September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

The Sequel by Walter Scott Story

The Sequel by Walter Scott Story Sobered on the instant—the padlock had clicked when Montresor passed the chain about my waist and thus fastened me to. the wall—I stood upright in the little dungeon, the blood running cold in my veins. With maniacal laughter, he withdrew from the niche, whipped a trowel from under his… Read More The Sequel by Walter Scott Story

October 15, 2023September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

The Closing Hand by Farnsworth Wright

Solitary and forbidding, the house stared specterlike through scraggly trees that seemed to shrink from its touch. The green moss of decay lay on its dank roofs, and the windows, set in deep cavities, peered blindly at the world as if through eyeless sockets. So forbidding was its aspect that boys, on approaching its cheerless… Read More The Closing Hand by Farnsworth Wright

October 14, 2023September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

Nephelidia BY ALGERNON CHARLES SWINBURNE

From the depth of the dreamy decline of the dawn through a notable nimbus of nebulous noonshine, Pallid and pink as the palm of the flag-flower that flickers with fear of the flies as they float, Are they looks of our lovers that lustrously lean from a marvel of mystic miraculous moonshine, These that we… Read More Nephelidia BY ALGERNON CHARLES SWINBURNE

October 13, 2023September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

Toy Land

Growing up we were abused in that we had no toy super store such as Toys R Us. For eleven months of the year our toy selection was found at K-Mart, Ben Franklin or Kesges. In these stores there would be one row dedicated to toys with boys on one side and girls on the… Read More Toy Land

October 11, 2023September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

Haircuts

HaircutsMy dad was a stickler for men having short hair. Some of my earliest memories come from trips to the barber. I grew up in Flint, Michigan and downtown we had a Barber College. At one time you could get a 25-cent haircut from the beginners or splurge and for twice that amount and let… Read More Haircuts

October 10, 2023September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

Favorite Jokes 001

A few of my favorite jokes:Two Peanuts:Two peanuts were walking down the street—one was assaulted.A piece of string walks into a bar:A piece of string walks into a bar and walks up to the counter.The bartender says, “Sorry mate, we don’t serve pieces of string in here, get lost.”Upset, the piece of string walks out… Read More Favorite Jokes 001

October 6, 2023September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

Kids I Knew – Roscoe Johnson

Kids I Knew – Roscoe JohnsonI had a friend in school named Roscoe Johnson. He had a lot of problems, just like we all did. The worst of his was that he was not coordinated. He could not snap his fingers, clap his hands or chew gum and walk.His dad who had been the star… Read More Kids I Knew – Roscoe Johnson

October 5, 2023September 21, 2025 rostie06Leave a comment

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