Tag Archives: satire

The Tiff with Biff

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Hope you are all well and looking after yourselves. Washing your hands? Standing 6 feet apart and not talking close with strangers? Good! Now that we have that out of the way, let me entertain … Continue reading →

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The Efficient Mid-Century Solo Worker

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Hoping you are all healthy and cocooning away. Stay safe and wash, wash, wash your hands (along with that man right out of your hair, but that may be another post…). So being that this … Continue reading →

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Helping to Get Rid of the Little Lows of Life

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Ever find that you’re in a dilemma that you just don’t know how to get out of? Never fear, I’m here to offer some smart (okay, actually not that smart, more smartass if you want … Continue reading →

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Well, Somebody is Asking for It

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! We made it to Friday. Aren’t you proud of yourself? And some other folks we should all be proud of are these two fine folks, knowing that they need help and asking for it. And … Continue reading →

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Ho, Santa, Ho

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Big scandal at bridge night and just in time for the holidays, too. Such a shame. Oh well, least it gives some pep to bridge night. It all started when Old Frank volunteered to be … Continue reading →

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When the Boss Cat’s Away….

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls, workday Wednesday is already here! And what a doozy it is. You see, all kinds of mayhem happened while the boss took a little vacation out of town. Not that we don’t get up to … Continue reading →

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