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Saturday Haiku: Autumn?

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Alex

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September morning?
Cold, but shines like mid-July.
Take what you can get.

– Alex Schattner (9/29/12)

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The Midsummer Terror

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Alex

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I awoke one fateful night, with many a terrible bite. The constant itching made them red. Then, on window siding…I saw a creature climbing. With it’s wings gripping…and a long needled head. “I’ll never get back to my dreaming,” I … Continue reading →

Posted in Poem, The Tales Tagged alex schattner, america, belief, dating, horror, inspiration, love, mosquitos, poem, poetry, summer, terror, wisdom

Truck of Dreams

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Alex

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Like many little boys, trucks, especially garbage trucks, fascinated Stanley Fender. His parents attributed this to when Stanley was a baby. Every morning, he would wake up to the sound of the garbage truck pulling up outside their house. This, … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, The Tales Tagged cars, dreams, folktale, inspiration, job, lesson, moral, school, tale, transportation, trash, truck

Sweet Friends

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Alex

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Two best friends were trying to come up with a business plan together, but each had a very strong opinion. One wanted to open up a doughnut shop and the other an ice cream shop. Creating both would be too … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, The Tales Tagged alex schattner, art, belief, comedy, fairytale, folktale, forgiveness, friends, friendship, illustration, inspiration, moral, pride, short story, wisdom

Inspiration: “The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall” by John Kendrick Bangs

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Alex

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The trouble with Harrowby Hall was that it was haunted, what was worse, the ghost did not content itself with merely appearing at the bedside of the afflicted person who saw it, but persisted in remaining there for one mortal … Continue reading →

Posted in The Inspirations Tagged comedy, ghost, haunted, horror, john kendrick bangs, short story, terror

The Gifts of Dog

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Alex

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Three Shih Tzus were present at Susanna’s birth, and each had a gift to bestow. The first dog presented her with unparalleled cuteness, the second with street smarts, and the third with good judgment of character. Her parents were surprisingly happy … Continue reading →

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Saturday Haiku: Dignity

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Alex

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When looking for love
Don’t be distracted by
The loudest talkers.

Volume does not equate
To confidence or honesty;
Merely bravado.

Hear past all the noise.
An earnest dignity
Awaits questioning.

– Alex Schattner

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Forestiere

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Alex

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This tale started abroad, Sicily to be exact. A young man, Baldassare Forestiere, was hiking over the hills for the last time. At dawn, his ship would sail for America. Baldassare was considering turning back, when he heard a song … Continue reading →

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The Toll

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Alex

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A woman, feeling depressed and alone, decided to blow off some steam by going for a drive. She picked a direction and just kept going until she came to a  toll bridge. As she pulled up to the booth, she … Continue reading →

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Prickly Situation

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Alex

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A man was walking through the forest, when he came upon a porcupine. “Tell me, Mr. Porcupine,” he said, “Why are you so prickly?” “That’s easy,” said the porcupine. “It’s because people keep asking me stupid questions.” – Alex Schattner … Continue reading →

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