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Usps-Approved

When she opens her mouth it is full of junk Always telling me I owe somebody money, Spews out circulars and advertisements Every day, I tell you, it is not very funny. A red flag is raised to attract my attention The contents can be slippery like a fox, Always standing out in front like a guard She is my ubiquitous USPS-approved mailbox. written September 2, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/3/2021 10:38:00 AM

Ours is so "full of junk" we are glad we are only sixteen steps from the dumpster when we pull it out.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/3/2021 10:59:00 AM

Good thinking. I may get one important, useful piece of mail a week. I wonder what would happen if I took down my mailbox. Can a person do that?

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 9/2/2021 5:32:00 PM

Loved this. Most of it is straight from her mouth into the rubbish bin.....

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/2/2021 6:31:00 PM

Yes, indeed. Someone mentioned "Occupant." And, to think, I am still getting mail addressed to my wife three years after she is gone! Thanks, Shirley.

Virginia Gelok

Date: 9/2/2021 5:07:00 PM

Except that mine is Canada Post I think we have related mailboxes, lol. This was a fun read.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/2/2021 6:31:00 PM

Thanks, Virginia. I suspect she is the same throughout the world. You think?

John Lawless

Date: 9/2/2021 2:53:00 PM

I wonder when "occupant" is going to come and pick up his mail. And the holiday season is yet to start.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/2/2021 4:11:00 PM

LOL. I love your very funny comment, John. I jotted this little piece of doggerel while waiting in the doctor's office to be seen.