Monday, October 5, 2009

LEFTOVER ILLUSTRATION OF THE WEEK

I wrote the Story of the Week in the current issue of Narrative Magazine. Here's the link: http://www.narrativemagazine.com. Or, click on FICTION under DUFFY LINKS to see it, along with my other Narrative pieces.


The new story is called Compartment Man, and here's the illustration they DIDN'T buy to go with it:


Friday, October 2, 2009

THE T-ZONE


It was 50 years ago today that The Twilight Zone debuted on CBS.

Somewhere in the Fifth Dimension, Rod The Odd Serling is having a drink with Burgess Meredith.

THE TRUTH HURTS

Thursday, October 1, 2009

ASK MR. GREGARIOUS

DEAR GREG: 

I'm a stay-at-home dad without any children. I don't get out much, unless you count never. I have agoraphobia. I have my food sent in and my laundry sent out. I'd like to turn things around. What do you suggest? 

SHUT-IN


DEAR SHUT-IN: 

Grab for all the gusto you can! Meet life head on! Don't look back!


DEAR GREG: 

I'm terminally bashful. I can't even face myself in the mirror when I put on makeup. Consequently, I look like a clown. Please advise. 

SHYBOOTS THE CLOWN


DEAR SHYBOOTS: 

Strike up a conversation with somebody on the bus! Throw caution to the wind! Let a smile be your umbrella! 


DEAR GREG: 

I'm a former politician and a convicted felon under house arrest. My ankle bracelet pretty much keeps me at home, so I don't see a lot of people other than my parole officer. How can I retain my schmoozing skills? 

ILLINOIS BOY


DEAR BOY: 

Grab life by the collar! Wake up and smell the flowers! Join a lodge!


DEAR GREG: 

I'm a misanthrope and I hate everybody, so I don't socialize much. But I like it this way.  And by the way, screw you! 

BITTER LADY 


DEAR BL: 

Take charge! Get out and meet people! Join Facebook! 


DEAR GREG: 

I'm a tortured soul and I have the documentation to prove it. I'm under a suicide watch at the moment, which is why I'm writing this with a crayon. Is there hope for me? 

HOWLING IN WARD 9


DEAR HOWLING: 

Put on a happy face! Get a lobotomy! Start a blog!