The Return of Odysseus
by George Bilgere When Odysseus finally does get home he is understandably upset about the suitors, who have been mooching off his wife for twenty years, drinking his wine, eating his mutton, etc. In a similar situation today he would seek legal counsel. But those were different times. With the help of his son Telemachus he slaughters roughly one hundred and ten suitors and quite a number of young ladies, although in view of their behavior I use the term loosely. Rivers of blood course across the palace floor. I too have come home in a bad mood. Yesterday, for instance, after the department meeting, when I ended up losing my choice parking spot behind the library to the new provost. I slammed the door. I threw down my book bag in this particular way I have perfected over the years that lets my wife understand the contempt I have for my enemies, which is prodigious. And then with great skill she built a gin and tonic that would have pleased the very gods, and with epic patience she list...

Anniversaries
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between 'I do' and
'Till death us do part'
happy anniversary indeed :-)
ReplyDeletethe 21st is also #2 daughter's b'day
Happy, Happy Anniversary to you both!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary.
ReplyDeleteA very Happy Anniversary to you and your husband. I do envy those who were able to make their marriage last for decades and until death does them part.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the well wishes and Hubby and I send our own right back at ya. We had a weekend away from kids and dogs and carpools, and actually had fun:>)
ReplyDeleteHow clever to get married on the day that has the longest night of the year. Good excuse to stay in bed. : ) And know that things can only get BRIGHTER.
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