Some poems, some comics and some stories.

One thought at a time, or so I hope.

September 20, 2022

Better to Trip With the Feet Than With the Tongue – Zeno

Tripping. If only they handed out degrees for that thing, I am sure I would now be prefixing my name with a Dr. I tried to…
September 13, 2022

A Dollar’s Worth by O.Henry: Summary and Analysis

This short story by O.Henry, published in the early 1900s, explores the theme of justice, compassion, and love. A Dollar’s Worth: Summary and Plot Analysis…
September 6, 2022

For The Folks Who Take TOO LONG to Order Food

I was rewatching the standup bit by John Pinette the other day – the one in which he expresses resentment against people that can’t decide…
August 30, 2022

A Retrieved Reformation by O Henry: Summary and Analysis

Originally called Retrieved Reform, this short story was first published more than a century ago in Cosmopolitan magazine. A Retrieved Reformation: Summary and Plot Analysis The story opens in…