Thursday, February 23, 2012

Friday Flash 55.....




Socrates was a man of vision.
His teachings prompted mankind to
question the nature, purpose, and properties
of the Universe.
Thank goodness his students Plato and Xenophon
shared his inquisitive philosphical genius.
He had less visionary disciples!
The worst of the lot, Dildonyus, saw the World as
a Dank Jungle...Plunging ever deeper into Darkness!!


We all reach Immortality in our own way....
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 Dankest Darkest Host from coast to coast..
Have a Kick Ass Week-End!!!
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56 comments:

  1. Brian MillerFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:02:00 PM EST

    bwahaha...cut the light on...its dark...and there are creepy things in the jungle...

    my 55 is up

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  2. Brian MillerFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:02:00 PM EST

    shazam!

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  3. Monkey ManFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:03:00 PM EST

    Dildonyus!!??! Puleeze. This is the ultimate groaner, G.

    HERE is my 55 for this week.

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  4. Steve IsaakFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:05:00 PM EST

    I love your takes on history. Good stuff, my friend - and thanks, once again, for hosting this. =)

    Here's mine, Yup.

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  5. Steve IsaakFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:06:00 PM EST

    And, yes, I got/chuckled at the joke!

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  6. Brian MillerFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:20:00 PM EST

    i think the 'size' of your philosophy may have scared some people off...

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  7. GraceFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:25:00 PM EST

    What a deep philosophical post ~

    Just wanted to drop by and say Hi as I am busy with my haiku poems ~

    Will link up next week ~ Wishing you a great weekend ~

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  8. hedgewitchFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:25:00 PM EST

    Plunging into something, anyway...quite the philosopher tonight, Mr. G.

    I'm playin...on words, and stompin em flat, with a nice gloomy little piece called

    Leaves of Absence

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  9. Maude LynnFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:27:00 PM EST

    Okay, you got me. I laughed out loud!

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  10. limeFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:21:00 PM EST

    lmao, how quickly you descend. you crack me up, gman!

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  11. JannaFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:44:00 PM EST

    It's fun to say "Xenophon" over and over again.
    Mostly because it sounds like a Martian overlord who plays the xylophone.

    Thanks for another Friday 55.
    Mine's here. :)

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  12. PattiKenFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:17:00 PM EST

    You are such a rascal, G.

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  13. Yvonne OsborneFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:28:00 PM EST

    Such a philosphical tease you are. Dildonyus indeed. I'm never first, but I wrote Drinking A Dead Man's Beer for your Friday gig.

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  14. BodhiroseFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:57:00 PM EST

    A thought provoking and humorous philosophical share tonight, G-Man...I like it! Mine is for the birds: http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/23/tame-wild-birds/

    Enjoy your weekend! xo

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  15. Alice AudreyFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:07:00 PM EST

    LOL. Yeah, he found himself in a hole 'nuther realm.

    Mine is... um... up

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  16. Ann (bunnygirl)February 23, 2012 at 11:51:00 PM EST

    I don't know who deserves the bigger eye roll - the x-rated philosopher of your imagining, or that tedious bore, Plato!

    I wrote of a philosopher with simpler tastes: Road to Pietown

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  17. JANUFebruary 24, 2012 at 2:12:00 AM EST

    This is some philosophy I did not know...mine is here...

    http://janukulkarni.blogspot.in/2012/02/dread.html

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  18. Doctor FTSEFebruary 24, 2012 at 2:57:00 AM EST

    Perrrleeese G-Man! This is a family blog! It's DIONYSUS, the God of Boozing, Drunken Revelling, Puking on the Pavements, Beating up cops and each other, rippin' the drawers of drunken whores, setting fire to litter bins, throwing empty bottles around, and what was I saying about a family blog?

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  19. JinksyFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:13:00 AM EST

    And sometimes, even honesty may be questioned, let alone the Universe...

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  20. anthonynorthFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:25:00 AM EST

    Philosophy with fun. I like that.
    You'll find mine here.

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  21. JinksyFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:27:00 AM EST

    Oops! And HERE's the link.

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  22. Doctor FTSEFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:41:00 AM EST

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  23. Doctor FTSEFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:46:00 AM EST

    Try again! Thanks, Jinksy. Leaving the LINK is a great idea!

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  24. DaydreamertooFebruary 24, 2012 at 5:56:00 AM EST

    I don't want to be immortal life's hard enough as it is sometimes .LOL

    Mines' up:

    Oh what a night

    Have a great weekend :)

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  25. AkelamaluFebruary 24, 2012 at 6:00:00 AM EST

    Oh very subtle! LOL

    Mine's up.

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  26. CraigFebruary 24, 2012 at 6:34:00 AM EST

    Dildonyus?? Never heard of him. . .

    Waaaaaaiiittt a minit. . .

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  27. MorningAJFebruary 24, 2012 at 6:50:00 AM EST

    I know a few people who think the world's a dank jungle.....

    My old friend Dianne was one of them! She was my 55 inspiration this week.

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  28. PratibhaFebruary 24, 2012 at 7:25:00 AM EST

    Interesting class you hold each week ;)

    At the Grocer's store

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  29. izzyFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:03:00 AM EST

    Let us hope we can avoid the Dank Jungle!!! *Grin*

    http://izzy-conversing.blogspot.com/2012/02/ff-55-22412-yesterday.html

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  30. LindaFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:06:00 AM EST

    Excellent! Love the Friday morning history lesson. ;)

    Here's mine at Roses to Rainbows.

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:01:00 AM EST

    You are waxing philosophical this week! I have stuck with political--jungle enough!

    http://manicddaily.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/usage-matters-santorum-and-adjectives-vs-disconnected-ponderous-nouns-in-55-words/

    The above is not in code--here's my attempt at the link.
    Usage Matters--Santorum and Disconnected Ponderous Nouns

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  32. Jannie FunsterFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:06:00 AM EST

    You'll forever be immortal in MY books, G-Man.

    xo

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  33. Jannie FunsterFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:09:00 AM EST

    You'll forever be immortal in MY books, G-Man.

    xo

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  34. hopeFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:09:00 AM EST

    I always learn something here. Sometimes I wonder about the teacher, but... :)

    Mine's up. Happy Friday!

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  35. DonnettaFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:21:00 AM EST

    Morning, Galen: Believe it or not, my 55er is up! Enjoyed your philoso--fickle post! haha Have a good weekend. D

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  36. TeresaFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:48:00 AM EST

    You never cease to amaze me with your vast knowledge of history! I'm late, but I'm up.

    http://razzamadazzle.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/snow/

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  37. author.nara.maloneFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:56:00 AM EST

    Dildonyus??? I'm not going to say where my mind went with that one. I'm sticking with the dark philosophers this week, though.

    A recipe for disaster here.

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2012 at 12:20:00 PM EST

    i was shocked! stunned! speechless! amazed at the serious nature of your post... unheard of! then i continued reading....

    i should've known it wasn't so! {giggle}

    mine is up but that's about all i can say about it... better than nothin' i guess.

    have a FABulous weekend, G!

    http://haikulovesongs.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/gifts-fmhcd24/

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  39. Cathy FeasterFebruary 24, 2012 at 12:45:00 PM EST

    G-man, all I can do is laugh this week, but hey, that's about what I do every Friday!

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  40. gautami tripathyFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:04:00 PM EST

    Too good!

    Here is mine

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  41. NessaFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:23:00 PM EST

    Gotta love anything that plunges in a dank dark jungle.

    Flash 55 - Strange but True

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  42. happygirlFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:31:00 PM EST

    Maybe he was less visionary because he only had one eye. *smirk*

    My 55 is up.
    http://beinghappygirl.blogspot.com/2012/02/writing-for-steny-in-55.html

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  43. LauraFebruary 24, 2012 at 2:52:00 PM EST

    I'm a little late to the party...you are a deep thinker:-) here's my 55
    http://www.shinethedivinecreativityisaspiritualpractice.com/2012/02/blue-sky-brought-down.html

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  44. Glenn ButtkusFebruary 24, 2012 at 2:54:00 PM EST

    Hey, what fun G-Man, here is my Flash 55 of this week, JIHAD: http://bibliosity.blogspot.com/2012/02/jihad.html

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  45. RDFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:54:00 PM EST

    well I need a good chuckle now !

    come and get it

    55

    Peace ☮

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  46. Other MaryFebruary 24, 2012 at 6:07:00 PM EST

    I'm fashionable late once again, but finally mine is here:

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  47. The Thirteenth CrossingFebruary 24, 2012 at 6:13:00 PM EST

    Damn I need to up my game.

    55 Flash Fiction Friday: I’m Late

    Better late than not at all... right?

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  48. StrangerFebruary 24, 2012 at 7:23:00 PM EST

    You and your dark jungles of words inspire me, G-man.
    I composed approx 55 words in the parking lot just before my son was released from school. Have a great weekend!

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  49. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:00:00 PM EST

    http://themusicinwater.blogspot.com/2012/02/tara-miller-lady-unity.html

    for some reason, I keep thinking of ladies who blog or show case love to others,

    here is a lady you may like to see,
    Thanks for reading.

    great 55 word story.

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  50. Other MaryFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:15:00 PM EST

    Thanks for you kind words G-Man!

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  51. Katherine KrigeFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:35:00 PM EST

    Oh G, you dirty dog!Or perhaps that was just me with my mind running to the gutter.

    Nope, lots of others rolling around in here too with me. haha No 55 for you this week my friend, but I am visiting a few of your folks anyway. Have a kick-ass weekend my friend!

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  52. the walking manFebruary 25, 2012 at 7:32:00 AM EST

    ha ha ha ha I like jungle travel myself but then some people prefer the beaches of Brazil.

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  53. Brian MillerFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:52:00 AM EST

    got to be honest, i am a little disappointed pops...and frustrated...and i am pretty sure you know the 55 i am refering to...

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  54. Vinay Leo R.February 25, 2012 at 1:55:00 PM EST

    Now that was something different... Unexpectedly differnt, but I like it G-man.

    Mine is here: http://artofleo.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/the-cult/

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  55. G-ManFebruary 25, 2012 at 3:13:00 PM EST

    Hey...
    How was I to know that the Ten of Diamonds was The Big Casino?

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  56. Brian MillerFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:18:00 PM EST

    you know i love you man...

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