Monday morning IM

Lorane Highway

LORANE HIGHWAY
A series about a small rural town and it’s off beat inhabitants.
 
Character sample: Brian Lark. A 40 year old diagnosed schitzophrenic who frequently goes off his meds. He grew up in a motherless home, and was raised by (and still lives with) his equally crazy (and abusive) father. When on his meds, Brian has his odd, daily [...]

My friend is a Racist…what do I do?

Dear Abby,
Labor Day weekend is coming up and I am going on a camping trip with some friends. There are a lot of really great people going and it should be a fun time. I do have one concern…it ‘s my friend (I’ll call him Don Sloth).
Don Sloth is a really nice guy and [...]

Alcoholics Anonymous

Dear AA,
My friend (I’ll call her Minga) recently sent me an email that said “Let’s get drunk.  It’s been a tough week.” I am concerned that her new job marketing sparkly, acne fighting lights has pushed her over the edge. I fear that crack, heroine and huffing are not far behind. My question is…when she [...]

Are you sure it’s dead?

LB: Are you sure it is dead?  They DO play possum you know. Perhaps you should go get it out of the garbage container and just make certain it is dead.  I’d hate to report you to PETA.
ME: I may have only gone to veterinary school for one year, but I’m pretty sure once the rigor [...]

Dead Possum Bring Good Luck

TT: I bet that in some culture some where in this world that the arrival of a dead oppossum on one’s doorstep (or in that area) is a sign of many years of good luck.
ME: Thanks! Not to pour out your half full glass but what does it mean if the landlord removes the dead [...]

Note I left on my Landlords door

Hi There!
Ummmmm…how do I say this…There is a dead possum (or an obscenely large dead rat) under my back porch (The area just off the dining room). I’m not quite sure who to call to get rid of it???
I’m home this evening, just knock when you get this!
Thanks!
Jenn
(Insert drawing of dead possum here with caption [...]