What Jerry Did

Too many cruel people hide among merrymakers dressed as ghosts, goblins, and political figures.

Campfire Stories

Menacing bearded sailor holding a knife among sleeping people in bunks

The Stay Puffed Marshmellow Man got several mentions. Also listed were: vampires, mummies, the Holy Ghost, their in-laws, and former husbands and wives. It was all in good fun.

Here is a bit of a Flashback Friday goodie from October 16, 2020. I hope you like…

" OK, coffee break is over! Everyone back down on their hands and knees!"

O’Dark Thirty

I know when and where I'm not. It's not Navy, and it's not Maine.

Railroad

I had a friend who had abandonment issues with her recurrent boyfriend.

The Rangeley Boat

Four men examine restored wooden boat labeled Guide’s Grace

The Rangeley Boat could handle almost any challenge an adventurous 19 years old could throw at it. 

Foam and Froth

When you are out in a bad enough blow, there can come a moment when the distinction between the water and air becomes indistinct.

The Markets

Former petty office first class John O'Toole loved to get in little digs at me. He remembered when I was " not the sharpest tool in the kit." In short, he remembered when I was an addled brain sailor whose sea locker and sea bag always needed a good tossing and cleanup before inspections.

Pride

(teachers of martial arts). It was a memorable evening because Sensei's teacher was visiting us from Japan, and we wanted everything perfect.

Rag Tag Daily Prompt – May 8, 2026

Rag Tag Daily Prompt! Calorie! The Rag Tag Daily Prompt for May 8, 2026 is fold! Share a story, poem, photo, painting, or essay centered on Fold. Please tag your post “RDP” and “Ragtag Daily Prompt”. Finally, don’t forget to read all the other wonderful posts and link back to this prompt! Need help with the pingback? You …