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Friday Funnies 7/9/18

| Sandra Pavloff Conner

I shared this one previously several years ago, but I still think it’s one of the funniest things I’ve ever heard — all thanks to Groucho Marx.

WEIMARANER PUPPY -- Romek -- PX

Outside of a dog, books are man’s best friend.
Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.

 

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Adoption – flash fiction

| Sandra Pavloff Conner

I wrote this story almost two years ago for a flash-fiction writing challenge, and I’m not sure why it’s been on my mind and heart the past few days. But it has been, and I figured that was a good reason to give it another few minutes in the spotlight. 

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Hair bristled on my neck. I was bein’ followed. I whirled ’round and found Zanzibar ploddin’ behind me, head down, tail draggin’.

“Hey, boy,” I said, squattin’ down. “Where’s ol’ Toby?”

Zanzibar whined, licked my hand, whined again. Somethin’ was wrong. Zanzibar and that ol’ hobo were thicker’n fam’ly. They came through here first week of ever month. Stayed ’till the coal train came through and stopped at the crossin’. But this weren’t the first week. Where was ol’ Toby?

I hunted three days for Toby; no luck. Reckon that lung problem finally got ‘im. Zanzibar’s tail’s still draggin’, and he won’t let me out of ‘is sight. Reckon I got me a dog.

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Daily Post Prompt: Joke

| Sandra Pavloff Conner

Maybe it’s because I’m such an avid reader — and an avid writer — but I do believe this is one of the funniest jokes I’ve ever heard. I’ve retold it zillions of times — with a tip of my hat to its incredible creator: Mr Groucho Marx.

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Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend.
Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.

 

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100-Word Challenge For Grownups – Week #184

| Sandra Pavloff Conner

Julia’s back into the swing of things with her 100-Word Challenge for Grownups this week. The prompt is the following phrase:
“… and just when Harold thought it couldn’t get any worse …”

Visit Julia’s blog to get the details of participating.

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Harold slapped the alarm, grabbed the remote and clicked on the TV as the lottery numbers came up. Grabbing his ticket, he checked off the list.

“I won! I won!” He jumped out of bed, stepping on his boxer, Dolly.

“Woof! Woof!” Dolly joined in the excitement.

Barely thinking, Harold threw on clothes and started downstairs. Dolly ran under his feet, and Harold tripped, rolling down the flight in record time. Rubbing is head and his tailbone, he made it to the kitchen to warm up yesterday’s coffee.

The microwave blew a fuse, so he opted for juice, which he spilled on the floor. He bent to wipe it up and dropped his winning ticket into the puddle. And just when Harold thought it couldn’t get any worse, Dolly snatched up the ticket and chewed it to bits.

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Wag More; Bark Less

| Sandra Pavloff Conner

I’m not much of a believer in “New Year’s Resolutions,” but this year I have decided to make one — only one. It is based on a piece of advice that comes from the canine community, and I think it is a commitment that has value.

BASSET PUPPY CLOSEUP

So for the year 2013, I, Sandra Conner, do solemnly resolve to WAG MORE AND BARK LESS!  I have a feeling my life will be happier as a result.  Happy New Year, Everyone!