Patrick A. McGuire, Bloggonian
For years I told jokes on street corners for tips, dreaming of one day owning a granite counter top. No luck, so I entered a monastery. I now do stand-up at daily prayer services. The monks' vow of silence means they can't laugh. I can't even laugh, although sometimes I sob quietly in the can. This blog is a cry for help. Send money or granite. I accept Pay Pal.
Monthly Archives: October 2013
Nuggets I picked up from my dog, No. 12
Being bits of wisdom gleaned from daily walks with my dog, Coffee. He left for stars unknown in 2010. The dog who lays down Once a solid black hellhound of high speed, Coffee J. Dogg’s eyes and much of his … Continue reading
The news in Denver, 1975
He knocks on the door. It’s a wooden door. Like most doors. He’s no door expert. That’s for sure. Nope. No expert. Just general assignment. A little bit of this. A little bit of that. Fires. Obits. Murders. Funerals. City … Continue reading
Nuggets I picked up from my dog, No. 11
Being bits of wisdom gleaned from daily walks with my dog, Coffee. He left for stars unknown in 2010. That could be it We were coming down the hill, the creature and I, nearly home after a perspiring rotation of … Continue reading
It’s as simple as that
While the ancient game of hurling–not to be confused with curling or nurling–has been enjoyed by tens of people in Ireland, Scotland and other countries over the centuries, its corruption by Americans has turned it into a psychological blood sport. … Continue reading
Bear Story
Two bears meet in the woods. They don’t know it, but they’re distant cousins. After the usual sniff-out of each other’s private wooly zones, they are satisfied that the other really is a bear and not someone dressed in a … Continue reading
Nuggets I picked up from my dog, No. 10
Being bits of wisdom gleaned from daily walks with my dog, Coffee. He left for stars unknown in 2010. Regrets, I’ve had a fluke Sometimes a thought comes into your head from out of nowhere. It’s morning. You’re walking along … Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions: The nose
Q. Why do we have a nose? A. So we can breathe and live happily ever after or until we stop breathing. Whichever comes first. Q. How does your nose smell? A. It smells okay, how about yours? Q. I … Continue reading
a hint of light 