Author: Shawshank

I’m just a 40-something bearded guy trying to get a fresh start.

And the girl in the corner that no one ignores ’cause she thinks she’s the passionate one

Shawshank, October 7, 2023

Another day, another war. We’re watching NBC News, which outsourced to Sky News out of the UK to provide the information to us. Because NBC News Now doesn’t have a weekend crew – they’re usually showing reruns of Dateline. So they have to outsource. I just looked up at the…

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Pennies and dimes for a kiss

Shawshank, October 6, 2023

Finally. Finally it’s Friyay. Thank fucking god. This has been a long, long week. But here we are. All that separates us and the weekend is just one shift at work. Can I do it? Yes I can! Ok, enough toxic positivity for today. Save that for work. It’s Friyay,…

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And she said, “mom, I got a note here from the Harper Valley PTA”

Shawshank, October 5, 2023

We were woken up to the dulcet sounds of a kitty rave. Yep, Chaucer got sick this morning on the floor on Crystal’s side. So yeah, good morning everyone. Well, it’s Thursday I believe. It’s gray and cool outside. The coffee has been brewed, and I have Chaucer curled up…

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The Joker ain’t the only fool who’ll do anythin’ for you

Shawshank, October 4, 2023

Here I am, awake. It’s Wednesday morning and contrary to what the weather app said yesterday, it’s actually sunny out there, until about 9, then it’ll cloud over and then later on in the day, it’s supposed to rain. Yay. Yesterday wasn’t too great of a day. And that’s pretty…

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And what better way to say “I love you.” than with the gift of a spatula?

Shawshank, October 3, 2023

Good morning my friends. It’s gonna be a long week, weather-wise. It’s supposed to rain all day. Ugh. And it supposed to be gray and overcast for the rest of the week. Good times. I slept like the dead last night. I don’t think I moved, or got up to…

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Shawshank, October 2, 2023

I’m awake, and I’m not liking it. I passed out last night. The bed was the perfect temperature. I think I might have gotten up in the middle of the night, but I’m not too sure. Chaucer is on top of me right now. It’s gray and rainy out there….

cellyhikes on One’s got the matches, one’s got the lashes one’s running her mouth again: “Sorry to hear, hope it all goes well today for you and your family 🙂”
Shawshank on Kissy face, kissy face sent to your phone, but I’m tryna kiss your lips for real: “I forgot to add the spaghetti sauce and the meatballs w/raisins were amazing. The garlic toast, and the pie were…”
Shawshank on Just a good old boys never meanin’ no harm: “She’s venturing out of the bedroom more. He’s currently sleeping under my side table, and she’s out sniffing where’s he’s…”
John H on Just a good old boys never meanin’ no harm: “Cute! Hope Pippin warms up to the little dude soon lol”
Valheru Rides! on We headin’ to the dive bar we always thought was nice: “No-one got raptured here either sadly, I was hoping the second hand record shop owner was going to…..”