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VA Medical Malpractice Poll

Posted on May 15, 2021 by The Twentieth Man
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A Strictly American Idiom: What Gets Crushed?

Posted on May 15, 2021 by The Twentieth Man
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Cowardice

Posted on February 28, 2021 by The Twentieth Man

The first sign of cowardice is lying. The second sign of cowardice is greed. The third sign of cowardice is joining.

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Boogers – The Doctor Misspoke

Posted on January 11, 2021 by The Twentieth Man

Subject as I am to frequent bouts of rhinitis, I sought out the aid of a specialist. I made an appointment with an otolarygologist (don’t ask me to pronounce it – or even spell it). An ear, nose and throat … Continue reading →

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Men In Black Redux

Posted on December 9, 2020 by The Twentieth Man

In the days preceeding my separation from active duty in the US Army I was assigned to HQ Company for billeting. Scuttlebutt had it that one of the guys was busted on his very last day and on the way … Continue reading →

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The Gods and Godesses are Fools

Posted on November 21, 2020 by The Twentieth Man

I read a book on Greek Mythology when I was very young. I cannot say whether it was a part of our elementary school curriculum, but likely juvenile fare as it made no mention of human sacrifice or temple prostitutes. … Continue reading →

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On Having a Nervous Breakdown

Posted on November 9, 2020 by The Twentieth Man

So you’re having a nervous breakdown. Good for you. And, I must say; it’s about time. Computer Programmers have an expression: (GIGO), meaning: Garbage In – Garbage Out. The whole country’s having a nervous breakdown which, in the end, is … Continue reading →

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BRAINWASHING

Posted on October 21, 2020 by The Twentieth Man

The term ‘brainwashing’ is an altogether misleading misnomer. They don’t unscrew the top of your skull and send your brain to the Dry Cleaners (Which in itself is a misnomer in that liquid chemical solvents are used as cleaning agents … Continue reading →

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REALITY is Like . . . .

Posted on August 19, 2020 by The Twentieth Man

Reality is like that cranky old dowager aunt of yours that you’re obliged to visit from time to time because if you don’t you’ll lose out on your inheritance.

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Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima)

Posted on April 3, 2020 by The Twentieth Man

I can only hope y’all aren’t too superstitious about it but I confess I just cut down the Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima). Originally imported as a decorative shade tree it is now a highly invasive weed. One started growing in our … Continue reading →

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