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Wet Sense of Humor

From the occasional writings of Michael J Grady.

• Peenwhistle and BOMBAST
  Bombast knew he had that thing that everyone wished for, but few people had: a sense of destiny. He knew — from the tip of his nose to the corns of his feet — that he was born to greatness, and the humble place he occupied now was just the ending of the first act of the greatest success story… Read more: Peenwhistle and BOMBAST
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  The Deviant Fancy
  It almost didn’t happen. It didn’t belong. No one was asking for it, And sometimes it didn’t seem worth it. But to someone, for a little while, it was everything.
• HANGING AND SWINGING
  Herb was stiff, swollen, and throbbing — but not the way he used to be when he woke up in the morning. He lay in his bed, staring at the ceiling. He must’ve thrown his back out while taking a shit the night before. Perhaps he had to be more careful. After a few minutes of trying to talk himself… Read more: HANGING AND SWINGING
• The Taboo of Honest Debate: How the Left Preaches to the Choir, While Losing the Congregation.
  By Michael J Grady We lost. I can’t get over it. It’s not just puzzling—it’s infuriating, especially when you consider the following stats: These numbers are not fringe positions; they reflect MAINSTREAM VIEWS! And yet, despite this overwhelming public support, we keep losing political battles. Donald Trump just swept all seven swing states, won the popular vote, and Republicans stand… Read more: The Taboo of Honest Debate: How the Left Preaches to the Choir, While Losing the Congregation.
• How Did This Get To Be ALL About Me?
  Between the Lines of a Third-Person Bio. By ME “There has to be a way around it,” said Michael J Grady pacing anxiously through his bedroom. “It’s inevitable,” I said, looking at my reflection in his mirror, “at some point, everyone has to write a third-person bio.” “Everyone?” he asked, looking back at me. “Everyone with a vanity website, at… Read more: How Did This Get To Be ALL About Me?
• The Last Big Thing
  THE LAST BIG THING Or “You Can Automate Your Values.” By Michael J Grady “Automation is the last big thing,” said the Salesman as he began his presentation, “A.I. can do your accounting, clean your house, or fly a plane from one city to another on the other side of an ocean. Delegate a task to today’s A.I. and you… Read more: The Last Big Thing

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