The Haps With Herb

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  • The Yeti

    The Yeti

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    Herb

    So, I have had this Sasquatch for a friend for right around forty-two years. We were part of a comedy group called Dr Unger and the Yeti or Tex Critter and Side-nudge (he doesn’t like to be kicked). Well, I guess we would have had to have an actual audience…

  • Even Steven

    Even Steven

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    Herb

    Many of you already know about my OCD and a couple have made comment about it. I wrote this story originally on 1/2/09. I am entering it here with a few minor corrections, but no major edits like I did with the story, Dave Gets What He Deserves. <><><><><> 1/2/09…

  • Present, Gift Cards or Cash?

    Present, Gift Cards or Cash?

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    Herb

    As many of you may know, I am a fan of Miss Manners’ column and I read her column almost every day. I usually like how she answers people, gently where it needs it but snarky where snark is called for. Really, some situations in life ought to be self-explanatory…

  • Dead Drunk

    Dead Drunk

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    Herb

    I wrote the original piece in ’05 when the thing happened. I found the re-post I did in ’08. When I saw the title in the archives I re-read and recalled the whole sad, sickening thing. My question is still valid. Why isn’t alcohol a prescription drug? Why do I…

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“I’ve been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a pawn, and a king / I’ve been up and down and over and out and I know one thing / Each time I find myself flat on my face / I pick myself up and get back in the race” Frank Sinatra – That’s Life
This is the face Grandpa makes when Alex hugs him
Christmas 2023
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