Tag Archives: USA Today

ARE YOU SH*TING ME?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

The news is getting worse with time; Sometimes we get too pissed to rhyme.  Headlines:       Are you sh*ting me?  Our fiscal year ends Friday and our elected representatives are politicking, brinksmanshiping, threatening another government shutdown as the Disaster Relief … Continue reading →

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Poker Ponzi?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Our embassy opens in Tripoli soon, With rebels just catching their breath. To inspire them, we’ve put up a banner that says, ‘Give me Libya or give me death’ – A waiter’s attention is oft hard … Continue reading →

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Metta World Peace? Give Me A Break!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Let’s start with a drug deal gone terribly wrong For some skanky drug dealers in far off Hong Kong. A ton of cocaine was in boxes, bags, hoses, Which is better than finding it up our … Continue reading →

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The Good News

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 We went looking for some good news as the paper we perused, Determined we could make a happy rhyme. We looked in every section from the headlines to Op/Ed And here’s the best of all that … Continue reading →

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State of the States

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Tuesday, September 13, 2011 As we shuffle through the news in USA Today, We find things are disturbing on this bright September day.  – Texas is a state where things are looking dire; They’re dealing with an awful drought and … Continue reading →

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Only 104 Shopping Days ’til Christmas

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Thank you all for a record viewing weekend and your nice comments about our 911 tributes.  Now back to something lighter. Monday, September 12, 2011 You know that Rick Perry was once a big Dem.? Now as governor of Texas, he … Continue reading →

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“Is Stephanie Alright?” – A 9/11 Experience

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Sunday, September 11, 2011                                                                        By Bob Sparrow      I was awakened by a phone call at around 6:20 a.m. on September 11, 2001.  It was my mother-in-law from Minnesota; she asked, “Is Stephanie alright?”  I said something like, “I guess so, why?”  … Continue reading →

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American Jobs Act 1 Scene 1

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Friday, September 9, 2011 Our president spoke harshly to Congress last night; Half applauded, while the other half groaned. Obama’s determined to create and save jobs, Top priority is saving his own. – It’s going the way of vinyl records … Continue reading →

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Back to School . . . Congress!

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 Our congress can’t play well with others, Or use their time wisely it seems; They’re just coming in from their recess, Firmly set in their partisan teams. Off to school go our kids for the learning Of … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Pre-game Speech

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Sparrow/Watson

Friday, September 2, 2011 Obama set his speech to Congress, next Wednesday was the date, But Boehner said, that is the day of the GOP debate. So he moved the speech to Thursday, but the time won’t be the same, ‘Cause … Continue reading →

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