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Poem: Rack 'em up, again
We want our kids to achieve success, but sometimes we gotta suffer in the process.
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Experiment: Frankenstory
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary, I wondered if one could write a decent story using opening lines from classic novels…
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Prose poem: Rolling Thunder
A word to the wise: everything is not as it appears. But then, I could be wrong.
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Poem: Passover
Eight years ago last night, the owner of the Corral Bar in Montana passed me a gift. Little did I know.
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Poem: It must be done
First, they came for the toes and I said nothing. Later, they came for the tongue and I couldn't talk.
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Essay: The Addict
This post is only for those who signed up for a paid subscription to my Substack. You are generous and cool and brilliant and I thank you.
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Quote & Poem: Stupidty and Inattenton
It's easy to make mistakes when you are clueless and not paying attention. But I'm happy with it.
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Poem: Classified Ads
Keeping an eye on the want ads gives a clue of what's to come. Can you fly a plane?
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Product Label: Bear It Spray
Melancholy does not hibernate. It can attack any time, any place. Thankfully, there's Bear It Spray. Be alert, be ready.
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Poem: Tip of the hat to ya
Time gallops and waits for no one. Thus, it’s time to throw down my hat and write faster. Paid subscriptions now available. Thanks for riding with me!
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End-of-Year Story: The Big Picture
Life is all about timing, perspective, attitude, and luck. And windows. Best wishes for 2025.
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Overheard: Ben and Rocco
Dogs can tell when something is off. But they don't get melancholy about it.
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Words from Vandel
Words from Vandel
An odd array of poems, stories, essays, and other verbal peculiarities penned by Tom Vandel.
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