How’s your week going so far? Between funeral expenses, a plumber, and car repairs, I’ve been on a spending free of the unwanted kind. Good news is that I got three good hours of volunteering in this week.
Time: The Musical raises its curtain again on Wednesday at 9:30 pm (Eastern US). This act features Future Time, so song titles must include Future or reference the future, which allows room for creativity. However Tonight will is not acceptable.
My mind has been a little haywire recently, but the final act will be in January, followed by a prologue – therefore a new musical could debut in February!
On personal blogging note, about 4 hours ago (at 5:25 pm, Eastern US Tuesday), WordPress notified me that the last post (On Palaver) will be the Editor’s Pick for Freshly Pressed – but I don’t know when.
Let’s get on to your midweek dose of satire from The Onion. For those wanting an extra challenge, use the words in the headlines below to create your own headline. My combo is listed at the end. Otherwise, which is your favorite?
Have a good rest of the week.
25-ft-tall Asian women remain underrepresented in the media
Nation’s single men announce plan to change bedsheets by 2019
Girl with pink hair browsing iguanas
Personal trainer has desk
New skin cream to do something
CEO has special knack for recognizing great ideas and ruining them
Town nervously welcomes veteran back home
Friendly wildfire comes right up to Yosemite camper’s tent
Sleeping middle-aged businessman in airport suddenly so child-like, so vulnerable
Family’s horrific 45-minute screaming match ends in consensus to go to Macaroni Grill
Study: Average person becomes unhinged psychotic when alone in own house
Marketing department under impression Keebler elves are beloved part of American culture
My Combo: Underrepresented psychotic elves become unhinged personal trainers with pink skin
A Frank Angle 
Wow, congratulations on the Freshly Pressed! It was well deserved. 🙂
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Carrie,
Many thanks. The unexpected is nice, and I must say that post was a fun one to put together.
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Congratulations on being chosen for Freshly Pressed!
I understand the money draining car situation, ours is a van. Who knew replacing the water nozzle on the front hood would cost a $100.00. Then add in general maintenance, I should probably take out a loan.
Pink hair Asian Women suddenly so vulnerable.
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Catherine,
Many thanks … and I wonder when the rush will begin. … and the nozzle itself probably cost less than $20. … Meanwhile, good headline …. I will be kind to pink hair Asian women!
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Just in case you need to have it replaced: the little plastic nozzle was $30., replacing the tabs that hold in the installation, which they had to remove to replace the nozzle, $2.50 each.
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Ouch!
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Congrats Frank on the FP news!
This is a great blog & so deserves the recognition.
My combo: 25-ft-tall Keebler elves with pink hair become unhinged psychotic when vulnerable.
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RoSy,
Thanks for the congrats. Meanwhile, Those tall elves with pink hair are probably unhinged because they won’t appear on TV ads!
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Congratulations on getting Freshly Pressed again, Frank. It was a terrific post, but it’s interesting how WordPress selects posts that are often atypical of blogger’s site. Would they give it to a classic cartoon post or one on handbells? We both know the answer to that. But again, job well done!
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Lame,
Interesting point. I recall thinking my One Instrument post explaining handbells had a chance … but didn’t … and some others as well. In that sense, surprises are good. Thanks!
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New skin cream for recognizing great ideas are beloved part of American culture
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Bulldog,
You may be onto something because skin cream ads are plentiful.
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Oh, Congratulations! It seems your FP is becoming an annual Christmas gift from WP. Can’t think of a better place to be or blogger to stalk at Christmas.
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Georgette,
Well put … WP is stalking me in December! 🙂
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In honor of my visit to Bonaire this week, where there are many iguanas, I chose: “Girl with pink hair browsing iguanas” Oddly, these iguanas also have pink throat thingys (you know those wattles of skin? – I don’t know what they’re called)
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Cathy,
Sometimes timing is everything … awesome … and pink thingys is quite acceptable.
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Yay .. go you
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Thanks Al …. and I hope you make it to Saturday’s bash because there will be something with your name on it.
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🙂 I will try my bestest
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🙂 …. doors will be open for your UK morning.
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Wikkid 🙂
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Good morning. We made it home yesterday. Good to be back. And, good trip. More later in posts w/pictures.
Kudos to you for the FP selection. One of the prized ‘awards’.
I don’t think my Onion machination will be very good today. Oh well…
Screaming psychotic businessman welcomes iguanas into tent.
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Jim!!!! Welcome Back!!!!
Glad you had a good trip … and a safe one as well. But hey … your Onion combo makes plenty of sense to me.
To catch you up a bit, you noted that Time: The Musical is the next post.
Also, I have a holiday bash on Saturday … and I know I saw a gift with your name on it … and one for Melanie, too … so be sure to tell her to stop by.
Thanks for the kudos.
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We had a great time. The calendar is marked. I’ve chosen my best outfit for the bash.
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I imagine you’ll be posting about your trip … so I will wait.
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Congratulations, Frank!!
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Victoria,
Many thanks … and it just so happens I’m in the process of reading your last post.
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Very cool! I found something for you, and I’m looking for a way of getting it to you. Do you have a contact page/info? If not, I’ll post it to my blog, and ping ya.
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No contact info page … I’ll anxiously waiting.
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OK, Frank. I’ll try it. 😀
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Jim,
That works … and so far, the trend seems to be focusing on the elves and the Asian women.
An FYI: Make sure you stop by my holiday bash on Saturday. After all, there’s will be something with your name on it.
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Okey dokey!
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here you go :). thanks for your kindness http://robertmudge.net/blog-of-the-year-2013-award/
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Volunteering does help. Sending some smiles – apply as needed
Oh, They must actually think Santa is watching with that sudden truth of “New skin cream to do something”….he watches all year, you guys!
Jingles to you and yours
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Mouse,
Volunteering was good … in this case, most of it was spontaneous because I was available. Jingles right back at you!
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I cannot tell you how happy I am that you’ve FINALLY been Freshly Pressed, Frank! Congratulations!!! Have you drafted your Farewell Address now that you’re the outgoing president of the Not-Freshly Pressed Club?
Of these headlines, I like the one about single men changing their bedsheets and the one about the sleeping businessman in the airport, but my favorite is the one about people becoming unhinged psychotics when home alone. I can’t think of any good combos, though. Maybe after another cup of coffee.
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Weebs,
Many thanks for the congrats. December must be my month because my first (and only other) FP was Christmas Eve last year with this post … https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/on-gifts-2012/ …. and then I stepped down from the nation here … https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2012/12/27/on-12-flurries-of-christmas/
Interestingly, this time I’ll be one of those Editor Picks, which I think goes out in an email.
In terms of those headlines, I thought of that was one the naughty side, but I kept it to myself.
Hey – hope you can make it to the Saturday party … after all, there will be something with your name of it.
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That’s right, you WERE FP’d last year, weren’t you. My error, obviously you abdicated a year ago.
That’s great that you’ll be an Editor’s Pick, well done, sir!
I shall be there on Saturday, with bells on. But not handbells, unless I wear one as a hat.
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You’re attendance will make me smile … but I always picture you giving everyone the finger. 😉
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Personal trainer has special knack for unhinged psychotic iguanas screaming to do something with single men. Congratulations on Freshly Pressed!!!!
See you later with a song [2 actually – not decided which one to chooses!]
🙂
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Marina,
Thanks on the FP … It will be an Editor’s Pick, so I’m not sure how & words those display .. but time will tell.
Wonderful headline … Seemingly a bit on the demented side, which is a good thing! 🙂 Meanwhile, Act 11 is ready in the holding basin.
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…’a bit’?!!! 😆
Ready for the Act!! 🙂
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Freshly Pressed twice in the same year!! A good way to end a difficult year — and well deserved!
Meanwhile, my headline: “Keebler CEO to announce special marketing plan: Pink Psychotic Iguanas”
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Twixt,
Yes, twice in one 12-month span as the other was last Christmas Eve.
Thanks for the brilliant marketing plan. Now I wish I would have started with the Psychotic Elf CEO!
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Congrats on Freshly pressed .! And love your combo of the headlines…I laughed out loud.. 🙂
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Lizzie,
Many thanks on all. The FP went up this afternoon, so as one who replies to all, oh boy … the rush starts. But I’m especially happy when I see familiar faces.
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good luck – I was in tears after the first hour but then I kind of just said wth and had fun. I got it when they didn;t give you more then a few minutes warning lol.. and slept through the first half day – I was unprepared and already behind lol – go figure ..you surely deserve it and I think before I put my foot in my mouth I will have to check something but .. I remember the comment you made on mine referring to friends of Guap – FP and something – and look here you are! Congrats and just keep smiling I will check it out in a bit and be quite understanding if you want to not reply to my comment right away 😉
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Great points. I recall last year I was notified just as I was sitting down for Christmas Eve dinner … and then I was away for 4-5 hours … and then Christmas Day … and it stayed on the front page for several days … and then the New Years time … it was hectic … but overall, it was a good feeling — although I don’t think it got me only a handful of new regulars.
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It’s all coming back to me now! sorry for being slow 😉 i still have a list of blogs to visit from that one post..i did not get many more followers either and it cured a little of the want to be famous bug hahahahaha ..( it’s just a little teeny tiny bug that bites me i won;t lie but always quickly cured ) its always great to have new folks to read your words – why else do we write them eh? but better to come home to those who are the foundation.
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Some click Like without reading … others click Follow with hopes you will follow them … Personally, I’m one who prefers people reading who are willing to interact … so I take that stuff very lightly.
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I was a newbie – I got it now -I am amused at how I don;t even know the word count of my last post .. oh I have been slacking a bit but I’m still at it – a very good sign. also just a quick not e I enjoyed the handbell post you put the link on one of your comments in one of the last couple posts, I did see it but sometimes on my phone I can’t comment. so thank you 🙂
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I guess every blogger does it for a different reason. Some post and people flock to them, and I can honestly say that’s not me … and that’s OK.
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i haven’t a clue it changes with me all the time kind of based on the way i feel about society and people in general at an given moment – i just realized your FP post ..well I commented there and I am going to give you a break – and not comment your ear off ..enjoy the rest of your day sir and see ya around 😉
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A pleasure touching base with you.
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Wonderful about the FP, Frank! It’s a great choice! I could not improve on this week’s Onion offerings. I think they’re all particularly funny, but I opted for, “Family’s horrific 45-minute screaming match ends in consensus to go to Macaroni Grill” as my favorite. I love the absurdity of each one!
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Debra,
Good absurdity seeming realistic is The Onion’s key to success!
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Reblogged this on Fiction Favorites and commented:
My friend Frank Angle just got Freshly Pressed and well deserved. This is not why I am reblogging this great piece. Frank has invited me to a Christmas party at his place on Saturday and wants all my readers to be invited as well. So party at frank’s place. See you there. Oh Congrats on the Press Frank
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Congrats on the Freshly Pressed. Also I am glad to accept your invitation for Saturday. I’ll be there.
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🙂
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Never thought of a personal trainer with a desk before Frank – now it is lingering!
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GFB,
I agree .. May be it should be part of a checklist to ask when someone is searching for a personal trainer.
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What a palaver!
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🙂 … on which that post is keeping me busy.
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Well done! Its nice to be appreciated and noticed!
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Chatty,
Welcome first timer …. and you are absolutely correct – and I admit that I was surprised when I received notification.
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Surprised? How so? Beautiful written words deserve appreciation!
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Surprised because I don’t see myself as the Freshly Pressed type.
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Clearly others think differently! 🙂
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Thanks… thus when I received the notice, it was special.
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I doubt there is anyone who is 25ft tall – that is bigger than the giants of long ago. And I wonder how many personal trainers actually do have a desk xx
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Charlie!!!!
Oh no … The Onion doesn’t lie and here the picture to prove their existence. http://www.theonion.com/articles/study-25foottall-asian-women-remain-underrepresent,33657/
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That’s awesome about your Freshly Pressed. Congrats, Frank!! That’s certainly a great pick-me-up after everything you’re going through. That’s great. I’m off to read it now. I, too, have been harried with the holidays. Today, I felt panic but it passed!
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Bumble,
Thanks … it’s been fun … and it is good to be noticed.
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I am so glad I am late to all the parties this week, my energy levels are low and I simply haven’t been reading till now. This is, I think a benefit though. First, congrats on Freshly Pressed, I cannot think of a single person who is more deserving than you. You are fabulous!
I got to chuckle through your and everyone elses comments, I need that right now. I have nothing of my own. It doesn’t matter, I enjoyed everyone elses.
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Val,
I’ve been thinking of you, but at a loss for words. Now a good chuckle, head over to the party in progress at the moment. After all, there is something with your name on it … plus an opportunity to peek at gifts to others you know … and there’s entertainment … and an appearance of Santa – who dances!
Be strong .. be strong!
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I am trying to slowly catch up. What else am I missing? I think I am only up to Wednesday thus far.
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I think you will enjoy the Freshly Pressed post. https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2013/12/16/on-palaver/
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