Monthly Archives: October 2009

Interview With A Werewolf

Posted on October 30, 2009 by happyjoe

I interviewed a werewolf. My questions are in black. His answers are in a bloody shade of crimson. So, why do kids love Halloween so much? Ha, that’s a dumb question. It’s all about the gratuitous sex and violence. It’s … Continue reading →

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Garage Sale Day

Posted on October 26, 2009 by happyjoe

I’m going to post pictures from Tony and Socipher’s amazing Halloween bash as soon as I get around to it. But for now, let’s talk about garage sales. Every year Highland Park has a “Garage Sale Day.” It’s a day … Continue reading →

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A Love Story

Posted on October 23, 2009 by happyjoe

Can a man buy love with a piece of jewelry? The guy at the jewelry store seemed to think so. But that damned diamond was so expensive. So I robbed a bank. Well, okay—it wasn’t a bank, it was a … Continue reading →

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Cold Apartment

Posted on October 22, 2009 by happyjoe

The page was a wasteland of blank space. It was a frosty, white desert full of nothing. But wait—here comes a character. Here comes a beautiful girl. She’s got a face like a flower and curves like a sports car. … Continue reading →

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The Winning Team

Posted on October 21, 2009 by happyjoe

“Son, you’ve reached a certain age now, and it’s time to grow up.” “Grow up?” “Yes. The party’s over. It’s time to join the real world.” “Uh, that doesn’t sound like much fun.” “It’s not! You need to become just … Continue reading →

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The Comma

Posted on October 20, 2009 by happyjoe

The comma crawled up from the bottom of the page and considered an appropriate destination. How about before a conjunction? Yes, that would be a sweet little spot to plant a pause. But wait—is that a dependent clause after the … Continue reading →

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INTERNET MARKETING

Posted on October 19, 2009 by happyjoe

Are you tired of the daily grind? Fed up with bosses and the morning commute? Are you frustrated by working long hours just to make ends meet? I was once like you. But now I make $100,000 a week—all from … Continue reading →

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DIGITAL DIRT

Posted on October 15, 2009 by happyjoe

“Johnson, we were going to hire you, but then we googled your name and didn’t like what we saw. So you’re out.” “Out? Well, uh, what did you see?” “Pictures of you drinking. And laughing. And having fun. You didn’t … Continue reading →

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Anatomy Of A Horror Movie

Posted on October 13, 2009 by happyjoe

“They’re coming! Run! Hide!” “Where?” “Down in the basement—it’s dark and scary and there’s no way out!” “No! I have a better idea. Let’s go outside! I have a car that never starts!” “Wait! Let’s try the old, abandoned mineshaft! … Continue reading →

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Stick It In

Posted on October 12, 2009 by happyjoe

“Should I get this new vaccine?” “No. It will make you sick.” “I thought it was supposed to prevent me from getting sick.” “That idea is an evil conspiracy. If you get a flu vaccine, you will get the flu.” … Continue reading →

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