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.
Category Archives: Dogs I Have Known
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
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
Nuggets I picked up from my dog, No. 9
Being bits of wisdom gleaned from daily walks with my dog, Coffee. He left for stars unknown in 2010. Windows of Donegal The beast plopped himself down on a shady patch of grass one day last week and let out … Continue reading
Nuggets I picked up from my dog, No. 8
Being bits of wisdom gleaned from daily walks with my dog, Coffee. He left for stars unknown in 2010. Unwritten Rules Occasionally while Katherine and I are in the living room watching TV, one of us will say “Look, there’s … Continue reading
Nuggets I picked up from my dog, No. 7
Bash on regardless While following the hound up the hill in the morning before you’re fully awake, you tend to keep your head down and eyes focused on the current slab of sidewalk coming into view between your two feet. … Continue reading
Nuggets I picked up from my dog, No. 6
Hmmm Katherine asks “Why is it funny to see a dog in the front seat, looking out the window?” We are in the car. No dog with us. I am driving and at the moment, Katherine is the one sitting … Continue reading
Nuggets I picked up from my dog, No. 5
A Glowing Vat of Cheese Freed from his leash, Coffee J. Dogg seems a different animal. With the world now his fire hydrant he bops along with bushy tail motoring back and forth like a Grandfather clock on … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs I Have Known, The human comedy
Tagged bluegrass, humor, Katherine, Nuggets
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a hint of light 