Thursday, September 3, 2009

Friday Flash 55.......



The psychiatrist closed the folder, smiled, and said to the patient...
"Mr. Haynes, I firmly believe that you are now one-hundred percent cured"!!
The patient immediately broke into uncontrollable sobbing...
"I don't understand, aren't you happy"?
'Why should I be'? He shot back...
'A year ago I was Alexander the Great...Today I'm Nobody'!!!


If you or anyone you know has written a Friday Flash 55...
Please come tell The G-Man.
I will visit, read, enjoy, comment....Then BOOK!!!
So from the most gracious host from coast to coast....
Have a Kick-Ass Week-End!!
Peace...!!!
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52 comments:

  1. FandangoSeptember 3, 2009 at 8:04:00 PM EDT

    You humans can be funny. Now that was funny.

    We are posted
    HERE.

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  2. smarmoofusSeptember 3, 2009 at 8:09:00 PM EDT

    Awww... I wanted to be first.

    *giggle* Cute story, G. Mine is not so funny. But it's up! And early this time!

    -smarmoofus

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2009 at 8:11:00 PM EDT

    Very amusing 55. I wonder if I'll ever be "cured" :-)

    Here is my entry for this week, fresh from Milan:

    www.chefkar.blogspot.com

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  4. LouSeptember 3, 2009 at 8:24:00 PM EDT

    Brilliant, just brilliant.

    Mine is funny and here

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  5. FireblossomSeptember 3, 2009 at 8:48:00 PM EDT

    I didn't do one this week. *hangs head*

    But yours is cute! :-)

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  6. listen for azureSeptember 3, 2009 at 8:55:00 PM EDT

    Excellent! I love it!

    I'm early (at least on the West Coast) but I always got As for being prompt...

    Rachel's 55

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  7. big JennSeptember 3, 2009 at 8:59:00 PM EDT

    That's a really good one! LOL! Mine's posted too. jeNN

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  8. javajazzSeptember 3, 2009 at 9:17:00 PM EDT

    i'd love to be with you
    during the part of each week
    when you get
    your inspiration
    for your 55's.
    you're so adorable sometimes.
    and yes,
    a true creature of habit...
    Lana loves you,
    wherever the heck you are...xo

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  9. SerenaSeptember 3, 2009 at 9:52:00 PM EDT

    Very cute and clever little parable. Shrinks have no doubt ruined many a rich fantasy life, my dear. Don't tell!;)

    P.S. - We know it's the time of the Moon Madness, but it's all copacetic, you know what I mean?:-)

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  10. Monkey ManSeptember 3, 2009 at 10:07:00 PM EDT

    Dusted this one off didn't you? It's still funny and in 55. Pretty impressive. Mine is HERE.

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  11. MonaSeptember 3, 2009 at 10:47:00 PM EDT

    Galen you are funny! :D

    My 55ve is up too!

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  12. DevoteeSeptember 3, 2009 at 10:50:00 PM EDT

    Good one!

    I've been busy lately, but I've got one for this week.

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  13. clean and crazySeptember 3, 2009 at 11:33:00 PM EDT

    I want to be special too!! love this man, by the way, mine is up too

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  14. myrtle beached whaleSeptember 3, 2009 at 11:36:00 PM EDT

    I am back. Nothing to write home about but I owed ya.

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  15. Tall KaySeptember 3, 2009 at 11:59:00 PM EDT

    Very funny Mr. G. Where do you get your inspiration...please do tell. I posted mine early too, but alas, no linky thing.

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  16. steveroniSeptember 4, 2009 at 12:45:00 AM EDT

    A year ago I was Jascha Heifetz. Now I fiddle on street corners, and they throw money at me. (sigh)

    I have TWO 55's at:
    http://steveroni.blogspot.com/

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 1:14:00 AM EDT

    It's so hard to give up our delusions of grandeur.

    Well done, G-Man.

    Mine is here.

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 2:08:00 AM EDT

    LMAO - that's awesome ;-)

    Mine will be up in an hour.

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  19. anthonynorthSeptember 4, 2009 at 3:13:00 AM EDT

    Loved your 55. Hilarious :-)
    You'll find mine here.

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  20. KathleenSeptember 4, 2009 at 3:18:00 AM EDT

    Pure perfection! And delightful, too!

    Here's mine (less gruesome this time!)

    http://inlindenhills.blogspot.com/2009/09/try-3-flash-fiction.html

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  21. Cazzie!!!September 4, 2009 at 3:30:00 AM EDT

    Hehe cool as!

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  22. CJSeptember 4, 2009 at 3:33:00 AM EDT

    Loved your Flash 55. Why is it that delusional people think they are famous people? Why don't they think they are real estate agents, bankers, or teachers?

    You can find my Flash 55 for this week HERE.

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  23. Dulçe ♥September 4, 2009 at 3:44:00 AM EDT

    ha ha ha Really cute dear G-MAn!
    Hello!

    mine is UP now
    Thanks for sharing :)

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 4:12:00 AM EDT

    Wonderful my friend. I love it...nothing better than being a couch potato chip LOL. Mines up HERE Have a great Friday and a wonderful Labor Day Weekend :)

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  25. the walking manSeptember 4, 2009 at 4:33:00 AM EDT

    Here's to the cure and the renewed anonymity of being Napoleon!

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 5:09:00 AM EDT

    Hmm... this is turning into quite an addiction. 55 words on a Friday - who can't manage that!?

    Mine's here - all the very best to you.

    http://resurrectedramblings.blogspot.com/

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  27. Hootin AnniSeptember 4, 2009 at 5:57:00 AM EDT

    But, what'll tomorrow be like for the patient? Perhaps he could be someone like.....ummmmm, VP? Who knows.

    My 55 is posted here [again, scroll down below the show n tell.] And, have a great long weekend holiday if you celebrate!!

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  28. Dr.JohnSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:17:00 AM EDT

    I thought I was in charge of groaners. THat story just might qualify.

    I am posted
    HERE.

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  29. Maude LynnSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:32:00 AM EDT

    Awww, poor guy! But, his tragedy makes an excellent 55!

    Mine is up.

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  30. AkelamaluSeptember 4, 2009 at 7:30:00 AM EDT

    LOL that's a good one G-man! :)

    Mine's up too.

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  31. James GoodmanSeptember 4, 2009 at 8:09:00 AM EDT

    lol, that was good stuff, Galen.

    I've made a humble offering as well...

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  32. JessieSeptember 4, 2009 at 8:09:00 AM EDT

    Funny Mr. G.

    smiles,

    p.s. Mine is up

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  33. ♥ Boomer ♥September 4, 2009 at 8:18:00 AM EDT

    This is just fantastic!!! I didn't do mine (yet). It's been a long, hard week. TGIF.

    Have a nice Labor Day Weekend!
    Boomer

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  34. LynnSeptember 4, 2009 at 8:41:00 AM EDT

    Oh you are so good at this.

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  35. Eaton Bennett aka Berenice AlbrechtSeptember 4, 2009 at 8:46:00 AM EDT

    How sad for this patient, what a height to fall from... :)) Have a great weekend and enjoy your day off, least ways I assume Labor day means a day off work.

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  36. hopeSeptember 4, 2009 at 9:06:00 AM EDT

    It's so hard to be important today.. :)

    However, my little offering is up. When I get home, I'll start reading the rest of yours.

    Everyone have a great [and safe] Labor Day Weekend!

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  37. buffalodickSeptember 4, 2009 at 9:19:00 AM EDT

    I needed a joke to tell to my dentist and his receptionist today- Thanks!

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  38. Connie T.September 4, 2009 at 9:53:00 AM EDT

    Good one. I like it.
    Here is mine.
    http://connieemeraldeyez.blogspot.com/2009/09/friday-flash-55-sept-04-09.html

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  39. ShadowSeptember 4, 2009 at 10:00:00 AM EDT

    ha! and that's why i don't go to therapy!!!!! have a super weekend g-man!

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  40. Brother FrankieSeptember 4, 2009 at 11:20:00 AM EDT

    me like this. LOL

    im 55ing today.

    http://spankieg.blogspot.com/2009/09/friday-flash-fifty-five-elevator-down.html


    be blessed
    Brother Frankie

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  41. Susan at Stony RiverSeptember 4, 2009 at 11:54:00 AM EDT

    That's a wonderful 55, maybe the best yet! I laughed out loud... and think it's perfectly true that perhaps 'cures' aren't what most of us want at all.

    I was lazy about it this week (and late) but got going at last, right here.

    Thanks again for hosting this fun thing!!

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  42. Lulda CasadagaSeptember 4, 2009 at 12:24:00 PM EDT

    G-Man your are The Greatest! :)
    Mine is up...

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  43. JihadGeneSeptember 4, 2009 at 2:11:00 PM EDT

    Bravo!

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  44. Head CookieSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:32:00 PM EDT

    Hello to all I am back I am back yay and my 55 is up. Thanks to all of you who visited and wished my lil guy a happy bday I appreciate that. I will get around to blog reading this weekend. Mine is up please stop by and read. Oh yeah Gman you will always be someone sir love the 55 hugs to you and have a great weekend.

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  45. DonnettaSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:50:00 PM EDT

    Hi, Galen! I REALLY got a kick out of that one. Very good!

    Mine is up! I am back home in Oklahoma. Will get around and visit some writers this weekend. D

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  46. SSeptember 4, 2009 at 9:13:00 PM EDT

    Holy crap Gman, next thing you know it'll get like HNT and you will have over 300 entries a week to visit!
    I am so proud of you for turning this into one great big writing fest! The world is a truly better place for it.
    Now, when you get famous dont forget to mention that it was "gifted" to you by Susiestheboss and now youre stuck with it!
    :P

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  47. One Prayer GirlSeptember 4, 2009 at 9:44:00 PM EDT

    Very cute 55. Very fun.

    My 55 is up.

    PG

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  48. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2009 at 11:13:00 AM EDT

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  49. Brother FrankieSeptember 5, 2009 at 2:53:00 PM EDT

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  50. secret agent womanSeptember 5, 2009 at 7:30:00 PM EDT

    Those spambots are usually links that include malware of some sort - might want to delete it.

    Never had a patient who was Alexander the Great - but some other interesting folks.

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  51. EvalinnSeptember 6, 2009 at 2:03:00 PM EDT

    Great 55! Guess what, I did write one and scheduled it for posting...then never found the time to come let you know...sorry! Anyway, it´s out there.

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  52. BubbieOctober 2, 2009 at 8:11:00 AM EDT

    Like a Reader's Digest Blurb! Cute!

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