I miss Mama. She was always the coolest mom among all my friends' parents. She used to say things like, "It's okay if you come home after ten," but then she would leave it up to us to decide ten what. Happy Heavenly Earth Day Mama! Al Haveight

Holy Hell Edna, are you trying to bring me down or something? Life is short and love it's cohort but don't make summer into a bummer! Edna St. Vincent Furnier

At first I thought that was a heavy, crude-looking belt at her midsection. Upon closer inspection I realized it's the black variant of the large Shingleback Skink, which is native to Australia. I suppose it's there for contrast with the smoothness of her armpit but I'm only guessing. Heidi Hoyall

The caption on this one simply said, "Ginger Rogers, not waiting around for Fred Astaire to show up." It didn't say it but I'm guessing she's fed up with doing everything Fred does, only backwards. Heels are apparently still okay. Caesar Moment

Sometimes it's bread, sometimes it's an artifact from the Paleolithic era. But everybody's doing it. Bob Longcradling

There's something to be said for cloaking, enfolding and shrouding. Ditto for swathing, enveloping and veiling. Don Draper

We already live together so much of the excitement is gone but we decided to get married anyway. For our honeymoon we picked up this 8-track of "The Sound of Music." And it has been a blast! That thunking noise that it makes when it switches tracks doesn't bother us at all. A. Dale & Adele Weiss

Have you ever purchased a chair that looked good on the website but when it was delivered you just couldn't get comfortable? Fool me once, shame on me for buying furniture by looking at pictures. Fool me twice and I don't know what to think. Lorna Hardaway

When I see the horror going on in Spokane it makes me wonder if it's almost time to stop pumping heat-trapping pollution into our atmosphere. Not to rush into it but it's worth a ponder. Maybe in 20 or 30 years. Listen to me talking like an inspirational political leader! Jess A. Passinthought

"Well, the boys just couldn't get enough of each other so while they were farting around we went ahead and remixed the whole album." Mitchell Collins-DeShots

You're making a mistake if you take The Monkees lightly. The Monkees were as serious as a charley horse. Al Fourspeeds

I'm insanely happy with my job. Everyone thinks Satan is an old man so I sneak up on people all the time. I get anything I want and it's a lead-pipe cinch, whatever that means. Gladys Hell

I'm worried that something is going to get me. Am I being paranoid or am I accurately observing the abilities of the current government of the good old USA? Darby Dangers

Audrey Brumby is an amazing artist. I asked the AI search engine if she was named after Audrey Hepburn and it got all evasive on me. Mabry Mabry-Knott

Geez, why are you so defensive all the time? Isaiah Question-Isall

One of these ladies has a cute nickname. Is your "Skeeter Meter" turned on? I'm asking because one of them is nicknamed Skeeter. And I'm wondering if you can guess which one. That's all this is about. I hope you weren't busy. Norman Clature

I love those old RCA 77 series microphones. Not only did they sound great but you could also shave your legs with them. Now everything's disposable - I guess it's just symptomatic of the recline and sprawl of Western Civilization. Parker Stubblefield

LONG-HEAD WOMAN BLUES Got me a long-headed woman she's short but her forehead's tall got me a long-headed woman mostly short but her head's all tall sleeps with her feets in the kitchen occipital bones out in the hall. Blind Limoncello Solo

Linda Ronstadt's Cub Scout uniform became pretty famous but she wasn't the only good scout we had looking out for us during the turbulent times of the last century. Erna Badge

I was just saying that it has been a relatively quiet fire season around here so far this year. Just saying is never a good idea. It's like telling Nosferatu that sure, it's perfectly fine to come on in and use the bathroom. Crispin Lowe-Humidity

A woman with a striking, short haircut is quite fetching. As to the radio show on this tape, there really was an earthquake afterward. I decided it was the "fault" (get it?) of the music. The blame I assign to Gang of Four and "To Hell with Poverty." Rock is powerful! Tex Tonicshift

OK, here's my attempt at something positive for today - my table of random plants. The zinnia seed was potent and I'm terrible about thinning. We've got a planet that's built for plants! It almost seems like we ought to take care of it. Getaine D. Goodfoot

Here in the autumn of my years it's tempting to look back and consider any regrets I might have. For one, I wish I had gone to senior prom with John Prine. Not as his date of course, just as a buddy. He already had a date. Lucinda Steering-Column

Ever since I saw that movie, "My Octopus Teacher," I have completely revamped all holiday menus. Nomar Cephalopods

When I see all of the clever and interesting things that people make in this world, it tickles me. I also feel like an underachiever of course but at least I'm a tickled one. Luke Ed Thathing

When I invite a lady out to dinner I appreciate it if she wears something nice. An ensemble that's simple and attractive is fine, I wouldn't want her to look like she's trying too hard. And of course I will wear a shirt that has a collar and everything. Mike N. Effort

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Trump's "Offal Office" goes beyond eyeball grate, it's craptastic! Of course he's a criminal and a despicable excuse for a human being but I think it's crucial to focus on his tacky/shoddy taste in interior design. Ellie Gantish

When I was in high school in Victorville CA, we had this very drive-in, which was cool. I saw "Easy Rider" there and it made me want to be a hippie, out on the road, living free. I tried to watch it recently but it was really bad. I guess inspiration isn't required to be everlasting. Luke Askew

There's how the world sees me. And how I see myself. Al Gandalfy