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A Bad Day All Around

I determined to take seize of a lightning bolt! Paused at every tree. Flashed and thundered all about – stood by every metal post, just to see if God wanted me. Went to the nearest church… prayed for a voice or sign: and from behind the altar heard a gulping sound, pastor draining the sacrament wine. Not a good day.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/16/2025 3:19:00 PM

Heh-heh. 'Down the drain?' lol.

Joe Dimino
Date: 7/16/2025 3:54:00 PM

Once in awhile is good for the soul. Can't drink the beer anymore. Too much acid for me. Was my favorite. Well...one I can get away with -- but not enough fun in that:) Blessings my friend.

Bill Baker

Date: 7/15/2025 5:13:00 PM

Made me giggle, my friend. I hope this was just light poetry, and not your real day. If real, a confusing sign. Bill

Joe Dimino
Date: 7/16/2025 3:13:00 AM

Hi Bill. Yea, just light poetry, for a laugh. I think, all of us, now and then, get a day when we feel a dark cloud is following us around. About 2 months ago, I had, transmission on car die, air conditioner quit, and refrigerator start leaking, all on the same day. All OK now! Light stuff, when one thinks of those poor folks ravaged by floods. Blessings my friend.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/15/2025 11:25:00 AM

A bit funny! Oh my! He should have cleared his head and said out loud to the pastor, “Are you kidding me right now!” Fave

Joe Dimino
Date: 7/15/2025 2:53:00 PM

All ended good. Father and I, by mid afternoon, were singing Irish Drinking songs, and with some spirited nuns did a couple Irish Jigs, all clean, good natured fun. Just kidding. No hate mail from anyone, please.

Tom Woody

Date: 7/15/2025 11:20:00 AM

Depends on one's pov. I'm guessing his day got a lift :)

Joe Dimino
Date: 7/15/2025 2:54:00 PM

Yep, it all turned out well. Down to a drizzle, then, bright sunshine. Thank you, Tom. Have great day!