08/01

She opened the gift, squealing with #delight at her husband’s thoughtfulness.

The mood soon turned.

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08/02

Sailing at night is a lonely existence, with only the stars to guide you. As I approach my safe harbor, I can feel your love like a #beacon in the darkness.

I will be home soon, my love.

#vssdaily

08/03

“My #precious little flower…”

He held the purple bell to his nose. It was the last time.

He really should have had his vision checked.

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08/04

I let the #frost build up in my freezer all winter for days like today. I melt it on the wall unit to stay cool, just like in the old days.

I can’t think of anyone who would be nostalgic for this.

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08/05

“Think I’ll #wander down to the pub and see what the mates are up to.”

“Sure, honey. Say hi to Jenny for me.”

Um…

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08/06

“#Question everything” is a valid approach to life.

“Disagree with everything” is ridiculous.

#vssdaily

08/07

A life well lived is one where you spend the rest of your days explaining your actions earlier in life.

They don’t call him “The #Extreme” for nothing…

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08/08

He’s faster than everyone else on the track. He needs to slow down to make things appear fair.

Even with this mastery, he knows he is #destined for greater things.

#vssdaily

08/09

The 21st century provides myriad distractions to take you away from your chosen path. Some indulgence is desirable, for it breaks the monotony. Too much and you lose your way.

Keep your eye on the #ball…

#vssdaily

08/10

I write and I write. Every day something new. The #challenge is to get someone – anyone – to respond.

It’s a good thing I thrive on rejection…

#vssdaily

08/11

He acted as he always did when he was nervous, reaching for the package of #peppermint gum in his shirt pocket. He found instead a nest of wasps.

Nightmares are like that.

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08/12

Her weekly shopping trip, walking with her usual #sophisticated air.

Every man’s dream: a lady on the streets, a devil in the sheets…

#vssdaily

08/13

Sometimes the simlpest songs are the most powerful.

#Blackbird…

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08/14

Pity the poor #insect. A lifespan measured in days, not years. Hardly any time to make a mark on the world.

It can sure make a mark on your leg, though…

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08/15

We made our pilgrimage to the Cape to watch the latest #rocket lift off. We knew that we had to see them because some day they sould stop.

We were right.

#vssdaily

08/16

It is the antithesis of civilization to be forced to keep a pack ready in case you need to #evacuate.

Yet here we are.

#vssdaily

08/17

“That idea is #preposterous!”

More for me…

#vssdaily

08/18

The very definition of vanity:

Driving past the #derelicts and homeless, declaring that they should not be there, and wanting to represent an entire state who do not share that view.

Pathetic.

#vssdaily

08/19

“All of those people you see in the hospital beds on TV? They’re actors! Hired to convince everyone to give up their freedom!”

Sandy is known for her #tenuous grip on reality, but this is a bit much.

#vssdaily

08/20

#Intergalactic Planetary Planetary #Intergalactic

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08/21

Writers who use fancy words and bygone phrases tend to lose their readers with their #superfluous manner.

This isn’t English class, kiddos…

#vssdaily

08/22

The CEO was deep in thought. His assistant looked concerned.

“I can’t decide if I want to #amalgamate or consolidate, Johnson.”

“I can’t tell the difference, sir.”

“Consolidate it is. I don’t think we can get our hands on enough mercury.”

#vssdaily

08/23

I hope you’ve enjoyed your life so far. It will now change, since you wish it to.

Trapped in the desert of the #real…

#vssdaily

08/24

How many of us have been taken in by a smooth-talking con man who speaks with the #pretense of caring for all mankind, but only cares for himself?

#vssdaily

08/25

Some people need constant entertainment to get them through their days.

Give me the #melody of the trees any day.

#vssdaily

08/26

She slept soundly, #secure in the knowledge that her rent was paid for another month.

What she did not know was she was paying the rent for other residents.

#vssdaily

08/27

“I see that you are your usual #radiant self today!”

If he only knew how much it too to construct this facade…

#vssdaily

08/28

Some require #colorful displays to draw attention to themselves.

Some eschew attention in favor of self-reflection.

Each has its benefits.

Each has its drawbacks.

It is for you to decide.

#vssdaily

08/29

An aniversary no one wanted to repeat.

Grab a #partner and head for higher ground.

#vssdaily

08/30

My music takes me to faraway lands. The fans support me and keep me going through this grind.

I am everywhere except where I should be.

#Home.

#vssdaily

08/31

There’s a word that currently describes a subset of the population perfectly, but these educated journalists don’t seem to use it.

I will.

“#Petulant.”

#vssdaily