I’m working on the drawings for my next illustrated post. In the midst of drawing, a horrifying thought crept past my mind.
--Super Earthling…roger wilco, over and out
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This was the most beautiful love story I have ever read. Take a bow.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nellie. So glad I was finally able to show my literary talents. :)
DeleteLoved the post :) Can't wait to read more of your stories
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love gossip. :D
DeleteReally enjoyed this post ;-) All those poor souls, so deeply chagrined that you just have to laugh.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the morning smile!
So glad it made you smile, Katie! Thanks! :)
DeleteI did not know Super Earthling was so cerebral, I am deeply chagrined...hilarious! ~R
ReplyDeleteMy cerebralness is pretty impressive, isn't it, Raymond? LOL Thanks so much! :D
Deleteof course you did!! and a pretty good one at that!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Now the world will discover my great literary talents! :D
DeleteThis sounds pretty much like my marriage. Only more chagrined. :) Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOoh...that doesn't sound like a good thing at all. :-o I'm deeply chagrined.
DeleteOn a happier note, thanks! :D
I kept pulling for a happy ending but I had a feeling that all the whoring would get in the way and then low and behold just when I gave up hope, I was deeply chagrined to discover that John and Marsha did make it work after all!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Heather. The poignant twists in this story are a clear indicator of my amazing writing skills. :)
DeleteHow can I NOT follow you after that story. I'm giggling out loud here.
ReplyDeleteLove your stuff!!! I'm your newest lurker / follower.
Absolutely delighted to hear that! Thanks very much and glad to have you aboard my cerebral blog! :D
DeleteThis is (sob) without doubt (weep) the most beautiful (sniff) love story that I have ever read. (wail)
ReplyDeleteBut I am most chagrined that you are chagrined at being so chagrined.
Excellent and very cerebral post!
I know, Lily...it can be difficult to start the day with such a deep, poignant piece of writing. But my cerebralness is good for the soul. :D Thanks!
DeleteI especially love your use of the word "chagrin" with this story. I kept saying it in French in my head. ^.^
ReplyDelete-Barb the French Bean
Oh, I like that, Barb. I'm going to start saying "chagrin" with a French accent because, aside from being a literary genius, I'm also great at speaking pretend French! (I see myself as an apache dancer as I say it.) :D
DeleteOh my! I'm deepluy chagrined that they're both dead, but happy to see they've been reunited!
ReplyDeleteBrava! Loved it. And yes, you definitely brought a big smile to my face. :DDDDD
*deeply
ReplyDeleteHeh! Apparently, the spellchecking section of my brain is not working this early in the morning. I'm DEEPLY chagrined!
Thanks very much, Cherie! Smile making is what it's all about. :D
DeleteWhen Marsha started school and first met John, he had an outfit just like mine at that age (white shirt, navy blue shorts, brown shoes, AND black hair parted just right). Now I'm chagrined-is this a picture of me with my first grade love, Carolyn Furchess? When in the first grade, I called her one day and asked her to marry me and she asked her mother if we could do this and her mother said we better wait a few years. Well, we never did get married. Wonder what ever happened to her and what the hell this has to do with anything?
ReplyDeleteYou're the greatest! I hope you keep writing.
Your new blog friend
Steven
Thanks for stopping by, Steven, & for your kind words. Love your artwork! :)
DeleteWhen I wrote this semi-tragic tale, I had in mind all the starry-eyed little school children who eventually lost their first loves. I am deeply chagrined about you and Carolyn Furchess.
I have, quite honestly, never seen that level of chagrin and whoring in any story that I have ever read. To me, it's the equivalent to bittersweet, because although it does bring back fond memories of when I was a whore in Montreal (sweet), it also reminds me of all the times I wouldn't get paid (bitter).
ReplyDeleteGreat post, and by great, I mean heart-wrenching.
I believe that if one must whore around, one must ensure that one is adequately compensated for said whoring. I am deeply chagrined that you weren't, Chris.
DeleteThanks! :D
You make me smile :)
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Judy! Loved your Voodoo Doughnuts post. Discovered them when we first moved to Portland. :)
DeleteThis is genius work, such a touching story. Thank you for sharing. And I never knew such chagrined people.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for recognizing my cerebral level of geniusness, Kat!
DeleteTruly funny post. And where in the world did you find all those photos?? Loved this, and felt no chagrin whatsoever about all that whoring...
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Terlee!
DeleteI'm a card-carrying packrat who loves haunting garage sales & thrift stores, searching for vintage postcards, old photos, odd books, unusual magazines and all sorts of ephemera. A couple of years ago I finally began scanning it all so I'd have it on my computer. According to my calculations & all the um..."junque"...I have, I figure I need to live to at least 116 to get it all scanned. :)
You are a indeed a literary talent, Super Earthling. What a compelling love story with all the drama and pathos that will assure that it is made into a reality show in the near future.
ReplyDeleteI do have a question...arm flailing in air waiting for you to call one me....yes, my question is...If Martha is in Heaven, are we to assume she wasn't smoted, err smitten, smited, [whatever] for her whoring ways.
Thank you for your well-deserved kudos! :D
DeleteI believe in happy endings, Cheryl. :) Fortunately, God was otherwise occupied and never did find out about Marsha's whoring ways. Plus she lied when filling out the paperwork to get into Heaven, so no one up there except for John has a clue. Marsha may have been a whore, but she wasn't stupid. :D
OMFG this has to be the best thing I have ever read and I shall proclaim it throughout the land! I will also tell people that if they do not read this award worthy story they shall be deeply chagrined!
ReplyDeleteGreat job hon!! I ♥ it!!
Yay! Thank you for your super kind words, Meredith!
DeleteI'm keeping my fingers crossed that this poignant tale might be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, so your promo on my behalf is gratefully accepted! If I win, you can say you knew me when. :D
I love this. You're awesome.
ReplyDeleteDinah
Thank you, Dinah!
DeleteIf you're the Dinah I think you are, then you're awesome too! If you're a different Dinah, then you're automatically awesome by association. :D
I am chagrined for John and Marsha! Wonderful story.
ReplyDeleteBut, I also very much like the not so literary stuff too. ;)
Thank you, Diane! I promise to try to dumb myself down and not be quite so literary in the future. LOL
DeleteFor this lovely story, I picked you to receive the One Lovely Blog Award.
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Oh how nice! Thank you so much for honoring me, Diane! I loved your post--especially the part about the ant. *gack!* Congrats to you for your award too--well deserved! :D
DeleteA familiar poignant story. I too, as a child was poor. We lived in a chicken coop. We couldn't afford sandpaper so I got a lot of splinters in my butt from our outdoor privy. Then, I too met my soul mate. Later I was chagrined she was a whore. Being shallow I left her and never saw or spoke to her again. I cherish remaining ignorant of her whereabouts. Fortunately I still have my monkey. Since I never got divorce papers I am now probably a bigamist and there will be much smiting. I'm now broke, old and wrinkled and couldn't care less. The end. I wish I could write like you. Maybe I could become an author. PS this was funny and I enjoyed and related to it.
ReplyDeleteI'm sobbing now, Dan. Your raised in a chicken coop/splinter butt story was so utterly tragic.
DeleteFor me, this is the absolute highlight of your comment: "...old and wrinkled and couldn't care less." You're probably one of the only people left on earth that actually says this correctly. I am so deeply chagrined when I hear "I COULD care less." Bravo for you, my friend! :D
And yes, you SHOULD become a writer. You're talented and interesting as hell. :)
Hhahahahaha!!!!! I LOVE this!!! Anyone who can make being an old whore look romantic is good by me! You rock, Super!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Leanne! Hmm...perhaps I should consider making the heroine of one of my romance novels an old whore. I'm sure my publisher would be thrilled at the notion. Thanks for the great food for thought! :D
DeleteGirl, you cracked me up. I didn't want the saga to end. LOOOVE your sense of humor. Hey, thanks for the follow. VERY happy to follow you back.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Kittie! I'm delighted you enjoyed my literary masterpiece. LOL BTW--loved your blog & will be back soon to browse more & comment. :)
DeleteVery poignant indeed, and I enjoyed all the chagrin. Also, it gave me some job ideas.
ReplyDeleteA certain amount of chagrin does a body good. :D
DeleteSo glad you got job ideas, Kathleen! With the job market being tight, you could perhaps create a fabulous career as an organ-grinding robot-whispering female impersonator. Or you could just keep things simple and go the whoring route. LOL
chagrined - must be your favorite word. Thanks for following A Few Clown Short. Great story. Where did you find all the pics? Oh I'm following you on G+ - hope you are not chagrined.
ReplyDeleteThe word "chagrined" makes me smile a gleeful, devilish sort of smile. Why? I haven't a clue. :)
DeleteThanks for the G+ follow--I circled you right back. I'm looking forward to browsing your interesting blog & commenting there soon. :)
As for all the pics: much to my husband's chagrin--LOL--I have untold boxes of odd and useless ephemera I've purchased over the years from yard sales & thrift stores, etc. I've been slowly scanning everything in over the last couple of years.
You are extremely talented and creative! You go girl!
ReplyDeleteAw, what a nice thing to say. Thanks so much for the kind words, Tracie! :D
DeleteI caught a trout on a crawfish once.
ReplyDeleteI once caught a french fried shrimp with my fork! Small world, eh? :)
DeleteI cracked up the whole time to the point where my wife thought she was going to have to dial 911 because I was having convulsions. As a humorist myself with high standards, it takes a lot for that to happen. Well done, madame. Well done.
ReplyDeleteWell I really do appreciate that, Rob. Thanks so much for the terrific compliment! :D
DeleteI sometimes ask my husband for his opinion before I post something. He often smiles but rarely laughs out loud. When he laughed at several places while reading this post, I sort of figured other men might also enjoy my tragic tale about a woman's whoring ways. LOL
soulmates are always tormented, aren't they ?
ReplyDeletegreat story ! :)
It does seem that way, doesn't it, Jaya? I'm going to make it my mission to write a story about a whoring woman who gets the prize guy and lives happily ever after.
DeleteI'll call my unique story "Pretty Woman."
Thank you--glad you enjoyed it :)
Wow - this story went really well with my chagrined eggplant and chagrined pumpkin risotto. Thankyou
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. I've found that a liberal sprinkling of chagrin is a great complement to most vegetables. :)
DeleteI too am a fan of the smattering of 'chagrin' ... you fail at serious story... but funny story is funny so you win at that! Yay! I promise now that I will never do whoring... don't wanna get a big ol' smiting! Love Elle xo
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm glad you made that decision, Elle, because smiting is no fun at all.
DeleteYou have such an adorable blog, Elle. It's my pleasure to be among your first followers (I know you'll get MANY more soon!). Congrats on your award. :)
this made me giggle, really enetertaining and awesome and wonderful ect ect
ReplyDeleteanyway, i love your blog! definately following!
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I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Catherine. Thanks for the follow. I just followed you back and look forward to browsing your blog. :)
DeleteI think chagrined is my new word at work. I wonder how they will receive that. This had me laughing at the shenanigans!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it, Queen Bee!
DeleteI love the word "chagrined"--love the way it so poetically rolls off the tongue. :D
Advice: I would probably avoid using the word "chagrined" when your boss gives you a new assignment at work. :)
Great story! I can totally hear this as a little ballad! :) Thanks for stopping by my blog!
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Thank you, MJ! Loved your birthday tribute to your son on your blog. Really lovely. :)
DeleteAW very cool! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Monkey Butt! And thank you just for the opportunity to type "Monkey Butt" because I think that made my day! :D
DeleteI about fell out of my chair reading that story and looking those crazy pictures. Great work!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Chuck! Your apocalypse posts are so interesting. Loved the Cayce one. I look forward to reading more! :D
DeleteVery funny stuff and fun scrolling storytelling! Say that three times fast. I'm in awe of all the work--i mean fun--put into your posts. I'm a new follower. :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed the post, Michael. As a Starbucks addict, I really liked your coffee post. I admire all of you who've taken on the A-Z challenge. I've discovered so many new, interesting bloggers through it. :)
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ReplyDeleten.
A keen feeling of mental unease, as of annoyance or embarrassment, caused by failure, disappointment, or a disconcerting event: To her chagrin, the rooster - cocked- mmmm my-bad!
*gasp* With your beautiful and serene artwork, Vicki, I had imagined you to be totally above rooster cock references. I'm glad to learn that's not the case. LOL
Deletegreat post! can't wait to see what you dream up next!
ReplyDeletebest,
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Thank you! I looked at your profile so I could add your blog link to my files and I was aghast! :-o How the hell can you have 3 different blogs, woman? I can barely keep up with one. Dear God...I feel so inadequate! LOL
DeleteGreat post! I fought valiantly to hold back my tears, but to my dismay, they spouted forth like a ivory fountain. You know, as opposed to wooden or clay fountains. Hilarious and tear-jerking story!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Chiz! :D I really loved your flirty dog story--very funny!
DeleteA bedtime story about whores with big bosoms. Who needs "Goodnight, Moon," "Pat the Bunny," or anything by Dr.Suess?
ReplyDeleteI think Dr. Seuss may have had some whores with big bosoms in a few of his stories...didn't he? :) Enjoyed your post on The Grey--especially the bloomin' onion part. LOL
DeleteOK, I totally want a job as a pickle kicker! Where can I apply?
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid it might be tough--pickling plants have been flooded with applications for pickle kickers since I posted this, Shay. It's often that way with dream jobs. :)
DeleteThanks for stopping by, Earthling. I wish I could cook as good as what was in those food photos. They made me hungry, too. I kinda, sorta pigged out last night. Guess I should hang my head in shame, but I loved every bit. Happy Easter, girl!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Happy Easter to you too, Kittie! As I said on your blog, that tantalizing food post of yours was just downright cruel. I woke up this morning with a hankering for Cajun food. :D
DeleteYou get 11 stars - one for each use of "chagrined". ;)
ReplyDeleteYay! Thank you, Nat! I've become addicted to that word. For some reason it just makes me smile. I'm rather chagrined about that. ;-)
DeleteLmao I loved this. :-D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Misha. :) Enjoyed your post on grammar! :)
DeleteA truly touching and heart warming story.
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Thanks--and so was your chocolate loves me--loves me not post. :)
DeleteWhat a sweet and touching story which I was truly chagrined to read. You are a master story teller deserving of lofty publishing heights!! Great pics and made my smile a lot, thank you. New follower :)
ReplyDeleteOh Claire, I had such a good laugh after reading your comment and then popping over to your blog to see a post on proper grammar (which was great, BTW). As you probably noticed--this post is pretty much devoid of that--which makes me feel terribly chagrined. LOL
DeleteSo glad you enjoyed this & delighted to have you here! :D
Holy wowser. You ARE deep and lofty. I teach an Intro to Lit course. Maybe I will use this story as an opener? That should get things off to a good start.
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Oh yes indeed, I would highly recommend this story for your Lit students Pish. Just imagine how my poignant tale will expand their knowledge of great literature. :D
DeleteYou are the master!
ReplyDeleteThanks again, Tracie! Loved this comment just as much as the first one you posted. LOL That's okay...keep 'em coming. ;-)
DeleteThis is deeply moving- belly laughter moving- stuff! Glad I looked you up :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm even more glad, Lily! :D Thanks very much! I look forward to browsing through your blog.
DeleteThey always say you can't turn a whore into a housewife. But I guess after all that happened to the two of them, you kind of can... in heaven? Loved this story.
ReplyDeleteYes, I believe whores with a heart of gold will eventually find happiness and true love. Even if they have to wait until they're dead. :D Thanks very much!
DeleteI had to comment again. I just wanted to type chagrined. :)
ReplyDeleteSweetie, you can comment here to your heart's content. It doesn't make me feel chagrined in the least. :D I just posted on your G+ again--we have the same issues! LOL
DeleteWhile other young boys worked on paper routes or shining shoes, John was a female impersonator.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be able to share the "my first job was working as a professional transvestite" stories to my great-grandkids....
The good news, Brandon, is that it's never too late to begin a lasting legacy. Go forth and impersonate! :D
DeleteLMAO! WOW this is some super creative crazy stuff! LOL Love it! I'm your newest follower;)
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Tasha! I'm really gad you enjoyed it. :D You've got a great blog. The post on Sharpies (which I LOVE) caught my attention. I'll be back to browse & comment. :)
DeleteOh Super Earthling! Have you thought about seeking out a children's book publisher? There are life lessons here!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Patty--can you just imagine the horrified expressions of unsuspecting parents? LOL
DeleteYou are so super duper awesome! I'm so glad you came to our page so I could smile so much my cheeks hurt while reading your post! Alas, We are not multiple personalities and therefore not as fun as you..Dr Em and I really are sisters and that really is our mom who keeps leaving random comments. :) I look forward to more laugh out loud fun from you!
ReplyDeletePrincess WeeWee
Thanks so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed this. I think your blog is adorable--and I'm impressed at how well you sisters get along. :) I get along pretty well with my other personalities--except for the one who writes the naughty stuff. :-o
DeletePickle Kicker!! Where do I apply? This was a literature masterpiece..it's up there with Dickens...a tale of two cities...wait no even better because that story was horrible and I am only on page 20, not sure why i am rereading it..!! Where am I going with this? Oh yea...see you are better than Dickens!
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree--I believe my literary masterpiece puts poor old dead Dickens to shame. :D Thank you!
DeleteThis is quite possibly the most amazing thing I've read in EVER.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, Vinny, if that's true then I think maybe you'd better start reading more. LOL Enjoyed your blog & the 2 links. Very clever stuff! :D Thanks!
DeleteWell, I'm speechless. But, the first thing I'm going to do is look up what "paleo" is, then I'm going to find out WHERE I can buy such cool family blue pantsuits. We'll love them!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, dear, lovely, sweet, vegan Blessed Mama--do NOT investigate what paleo is. Trust me on this. It won't make you happy. LOL
DeleteAs for the fabulous blue-clad family--I know! I'm totally chagrined that I can't find an outfit like that!
*giggles madly* That was absolutely hilarious!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lesley! Happy it was a giggle maker. :D
DeleteI thought I had commented on this but now I find that I have not! I am deeply chagrined.
ReplyDeleteAnd you, madam, are deeply talented *grin*
That's so nice, Amanda--thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. :)
DeleteI don't know how I missed this! This must have taken you FOREVER! You say that I shame you with my productivity...but your posts are WAY more time-consuming than mine. Love the pictures! Fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteOh, Stephanie, you really know how to make me smile. Thanks so much for your very kind words. My posts do take a long time to create, but I enjoy what I do tremendously, so I don't mind.
DeleteI do believe we have a standoff here because I am totally enamored with your absolutely adorable clay figures & the time you must put in to creating them! :)
I've never seen anything quite like this. You're just a damn comic genius. What a fun place this is. Could I just live here?
ReplyDeleteLOL! Thank you, Jayne, for adding a great big smile to my day!
DeleteI truly appreciate your kind words! And, yes, of course you can live here...right along with all the fictional characters I have galloping around inside my tiny brain. Life is good and we have fun! LOL
Wow! I am impressed. How do you keep up with such an artistic and fun blog. You made me smile many times and I couldn't stop reading until I got to the end. Very creative and funny. lol
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Dee! I'm so delighted to hear this made you smile. :)
DeleteI'm not so sure I really do keep up with it, considering I only post about once a week (unlike normal, productive people who blog daily or 2-3 times a week). But if I tried to post more often I'm afraid I might lose my mind. LOL
I nominated you for a sunshine award. If you don't post it I'm good with that. Details are at the bottom of my current article about the fair.
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for honoring me, Dan! And big congrats on your award! I just left a comment on your wonderful post about the fair--you know, the post that traumatized me with the guy wearing the Coke can through his ear. :-0
DeleteOne of these days I'll have to consider doing an illustrated post that answers all the questions that come with these awards. That would be fun! :D
Ok- so I find you quilty of being a super earthling; I almost want to ask- how'd you do that.
ReplyDeleteSo humorous, crafty and creative! Cheers!
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Thanks very much, Betty. I guess I'm guilty as charged. LOL I really appreciate your kind words. :)
DeleteI am deeply chagrinned that it took me so long to find you.
ReplyDeleteIs it bad that it makes me happy that you're chagrined? ;-) Thank you! :D
DeleteAwesome I am chagrined that it took me so long to find out about the love between John and Marsha.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Well I'm very happy you eventually found John & Marsha's chagrin-filled love story, Vivian. I'm sure you'll agree it's a true literary masterpiece. :D
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