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Paint Misbehavin’

Posted on February 11, 2022February 21, 2022 by John Branning

Artistic license is one thing, but this action was beyond the pale.

Posted in Arts, Behavior, Crime, International, Legal, RhymeTagged artwork, damage, deface, ink, museum, painting, pen, Russia, security, vandalizedLeave a comment

Blithe Spirits

Posted on January 26, 2022February 21, 2022 by John Branning

A long-standing belief in a benefit from drinking is being challenged.

Posted in Behavior, Food, Health, Rhyme, ScienceTagged cocktail, doctor, drinking, Health, heart, liquor, medicinal, medicine, temperance, wineLeave a comment

Casting a Spell

Posted on January 22, 2022February 21, 2022 by John Branning

It's the latest craze that's gone viral.

Posted in Behavior, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Rhyme, TechnologyTagged challenge, crossword, game, language, online, puzzle, spelling, Wordle, wordsLeave a comment

All That Glitter

Posted on January 14, 2022February 21, 2022 by John Branning

This weapon of choice has a lingering, if not deadly, impact.

Posted in Behavior, Crime, Legal, RhymeTagged assault, Crime, felony, Florida, glitterLeave a comment

Hook, Line and Blinker

Posted on January 12, 2022February 21, 2022 by John Branning

A common household pet can acquire an astounding skill.

Posted in Animals, Behavior, Nature, Rhyme, Science, TechnologyTagged drive, goldfish, steer, tank1 Comment

Snow Angels

Posted on December 4, 2021February 21, 2022 by John Branning

A furniture superstore served as shelter during a blizzard.

Posted in Behavior, Food, Holidays, International, RhymeTagged angel, blizzard, IKEA, sanctuary, shelter, snow, Swedish meatballsLeave a comment

Fortune Crookies

Posted on November 23, 2021February 21, 2022 by John Branning

Travelers came across an unexpected windfall – but weren't supposed to keep it.

Posted in Behavior, Finance, Legal, RhymeTagged armored truck, cash, driver, freeway, highway, motorist, riches, windfallLeave a comment

Presents Aren’t Accounted For

Posted on November 9, 2021February 21, 2022 by John Branning

Global events can't cancel – but may alter – how some choose to celebrate the holidays.

Posted in Behavior, Finance, Holidays, Lifestyle, RhymeTagged Chanukkah, Christmas, commercialism, consumerism, covid, elf, elves, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, North Pole, Santa, St. Nick, supply chain, toysLeave a comment

Trail Mix-up

Posted on October 28, 2021February 21, 2022 by John Branning

A backpacker seemed more concerned with spam than survival.

Posted in Behavior, Nature, Rhyme, TechnologyTagged forest, hike, hiker, hiking, lost, mountain, phone, rescue, trail, voicemailLeave a comment

Let Us Prey

Posted on October 26, 2021February 21, 2022 by John Branning

The resurgence of a rapacious species is a reason for caution.

Posted in Animals, Behavior, Nature, RhymeTagged apex, attack, Cape Cod, great white, predator, seal, sharkLeave a comment

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