humour

Penguins and the Poet

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This was the challenge of the W3 Prompt #191 today: Write a poem of 10 lines or fewer that places someone—or something—in a delightfully improbable location. Think sharks in a bathtub, a dragon in a bar, or any unexpected presence where it clearly doesn’t belong. Surprise us. Amuse us. Happy writing! You can read all about it here: https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/12/24/w3-prompt-191-weave-written-weekly/ My … Read more

Reckless and Criminal Cookery, Garlic, and the Stiff Upper Lip of Diplomacy

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When I think of the Durrell family, it’s Gerald who comes to mind as the one with the sense of humour. Back in my teaching days, the scene with the mother scorpion in the matchbox who launches herself at brother Larry (see sidebar) was always a surefire hit and led to all kinds of lively … Read more