Category Archives: Scribe v. Pharisees

Stories from my years as a newspaper reporter and freelance writer,

The inner chatter

Posted on February 14, 2019 by PMcG

Q. I can’t fall asleep at night. What’s up with that? A. Maybe you’re overtired. Q. What the hell does that mean? A. Sounds like Mr. Grumpy is overtired. Q. How can I be overtired and not be able to … Continue reading →

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Small boners

Posted on August 13, 2016 by PMcG

Q. I’m running for president but people say I’m crazy. How do I prove I’m not? A. Are you the guy who says Australia doesn’t exist because you’ve never been there? Q. Same with New Zealand. Have you ever been … Continue reading →

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St. Paul’s e-Pistle to Bob

Posted on September 17, 2013 by PMcG

Bobster, I thought it kind of impersonal to be writing an e-Pistle addressed simply to Galoshes.com, so I’ve decided to address each Galosh in a separate post. (This may be the dumbest idea I’ve ever had.) So Bob, did you … Continue reading →

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Speed bumpery

Posted on June 5, 2013 by PMcG

After spending my non-adult life as a kid, I wanted to so something non-adult as an adult. I wanted to be a musician, a comedian, an actor. The nuns said oh no you’re not, mister. You’re going to be a … Continue reading →

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