08/01
“I am not the one to #accuse you of wrongdoing, sir. That is between you and your maker.”
He soon wished that he had been processed in the human justice system.
#whistpr
08/02
My Gothic princess came skipping down the lne toward me, whistling a cheery song, dressed in spring colors.
“Isn’t that a little off-#brand for you?”
“Everyone is entitled to an opposite day, silly!”
#whistpr
08/03
Randy couldn’t do any work on the construction crew due to his stature, but he was an important member nonetheless. He was the only one who could #coil the extension cords so they wouldn’t be spaghetti.
#whistpr
08/04
Everyone is so caught up in being “better.” I’m “#different,” and I’ll leave it at that.
#whistpr
08/05
If it were #easy, everyone could do it…
#whistpr
08/06
“What is this #fascination you have with my feet?”
“I love how your toes curl up like they do,” said the daughter.
“You can thank shoes for that. It’s not supposed to be that way.”
#whistpr
08/07
“Get off your ass and clear out that building!” yelled the sergeant.
Hoskins let out a dramatic #grunt.
He knew he was the best man for the job, but that didn’t mean he had to like it.
#whistpr
08/08
The tent is pitched in a culvert, away from the wind. On this cloudless night, the stars shine brightly. It is nirvana.
The distant #howl of coyotes breaks the mood. They huddle in their sleeping bags in worry.
#whistpr
08/09
“Can you #imagine?”
90% of the people you meet can’t. The other 10% are writers.
#whistpr
08/10
“You have heard the evidence, and the attempt at explanation by the accused. I leave it to you, the members of the #jury, to return a fair verdict.”
Uh-oh…
#whistpr
08/11
It was a placid evening on the deck, with laughter and good cheer. Then, a #katydid lit onto Karen’s leg. It was time for the revelers to go inside – the deck was the property of the insects of the night now.
#whistpr
08/12
“Where have you been that last week?”
“Oh, flew to Milan on a #lark…”
“Someday the money will run out, dear…”
#whistpr
08/13
Many people lament that they can’t do anything to change the world.
You can start with the person in the #mirror…
#whistpr
08/14
Not given – death in the family
08/15
“Put away your #nail gun, Schroeder. We’re using screws on this deck.”
“OK, I’ll go over to the fence, then, They’re not as particular over there.”
#whistpr
08/16
At the risk of offending some, I offer this question:
What intelligent designer came up with the #octopus?
#whistpr
08/17
You know it’s time to mow the lawn when your dogs #prance across it so the blades don’t touch their tummies…
#whistpr
08/18
The leaders had enough. They sent in a legion of enforcement to #quell to disturbance.
They were met with flowers.
#whistpr
08/19
“We were having such a nice, quiet drive in the country, Max…
“And then you go and ruin the #ride…”
#whistpr
08/20
“It’s too hot today. Time for a #swim.”
Just what Nessie wanted to hear…
#whistpr
08/21
There’s one style of music that I could never write because I would be so affected by it that I’d never finish a song.
#Trance…
#whistpr
08/22
It took the entire afternoon to #unearth to fragile fossil.
They now wish they hadn’t spent the time.
#whistpr
08/23
It was no use. Her heart was locked in a #vault, and no one could discern the combination.
She spent her days longing for something – or someone – that would never come…
#whistpr
08/24
“Enjoy it while you can It’s just like the #weather So quit complaining brother No one lives forever!”
Oingo Boingo
#whistpr
08/25
“It is time to #adopt a new strategy.”
The populace ignored the politician’s words. His desire to change has nothing to do with the situation. It has everything to do with falling approval before the next election.
#whistpr
08/26
He #burst into the room, full of enthusiasm. He knew his news would bring joy.
It only brought yawns.
#whistpr
08/27
“A #curse on all of your houses!” the dictator bellowed.
Which is kind of funny since his bombers destroyed all of them…
#whistpr
08/28
I know #dizzy. I’ve been on many carnival rides.
I don’t like it when I feel that way sitting in my living room.
#whistpr
08/29
1:30. Last call. A single woman sits at the end of the bar. The two men look at each other.
“Odds or #evens?”
#whistpr
08/30
Sneaking up from behind, he strikes with the #fury of a thousand soldiers.
Soldier ants, that is…
#whistpr
08/31
I chuckle when I hear someone say, “I never bet.”
Life is a #gamble. Your job is to manage risk.
#whistpr