b100 (4.29-1.2021): vaccine

vaccine [1]
by vacci nated

maybe this is working
wake-up, smile (caffeine)
wake-up, smile (protection)
wake-up, smile (vaccine)
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·       as it appears that the vaccines are not (in the short-term, anyway), harmful, and
·       as it appears that they are working, and
·       as it appears that many are getting vaccinated, and
·       as it appears that every, new morning isn’t tarnished by a twit…
 
i’m grateful for a cup of coffee, a game of chess against the computer, a walk, and a smile.
 
* at this juncture, the potential benefit of protecting others outweighs the risks.

* plus, you get to date a higher grade of babe. 
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[1] martino, j. (4.29-1.2021). vaccine. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino. 

 

 

 

b100 (4.29-1.2021): why do commitments end friendships?

why do “commitments” end friendships? [1]
by ima committed

why do “commitments” end friendhips?
 
when two humans like each other, they want the best for each other.  we want our friends to have:
·       the best life.
·       great times, great friends, great sex, great experiences.
 
we want their dreams to come true.  we want them to enjoy whatever it is that they enjoy!
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·       so then why, once we commit to that person (and once they commit to us) do we restrict their behavior in any way?
·       why don’t we still want their dreams to come true?
 
is it because (now that we are committed) we expect their happiness to coincide with that which will make us happy?  are we not (now) exerting our control over them, and their behavior, based upon our own wants, needs and desires?
 
do commitments actually end friendships?
 

think about it:

 
now that we’re committed, here is the list of things i’d no longer like you to do/be/think:
 

(does this strike anyone else as strange?)

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[1] martino, j. (4.29-1.2021). why do commitments end friendships? book 100. 2021. © 2021 by wellnesseducation.us. 

b100 (4.26-1.2021): translations

translations [1]
by alwa y. satran slation

the billboard sign says: “an offer on your home, today, guaranteed!”
…but you already know what that means:
 

“i guarantee that i will low-ball you on your home,

with an offer sooooooo squeaky-cheap that it would even embarrass me my dog!”

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more translations:

 

“will you marry me?”

translation: “will you be committed to me (and only me) forever?”

 

on dating sites: “i’m curvy.”

(also):

“a few extra pounds”

“full figured”

…and on and on…

translation: “i’m fat.”

advertisemement: "happy cows"

translation: "captive, angry, diseased, genetically modified, 

pumped with steroids, and shot-up-with-antibiotics cows." 

 
and a few more... out of potential millions:
 
doctor: “how many times per week do you drink alcohol?”
patient: “uh, well… about three times per week.”
translation: “every night, and some mornings!”
 
doctor: “have you ever had more than six drinks in one sitting?”
patient: “heck no!”
translation: “many, many, many times.”
 
girl: “he’s made a few mistakes, but he's a good person (and he offered me some cocaine).”
translation: “he’s going to become my supplier, and i’ve already had sex with him.”

same girl: "i love you!"

translation: "i'm going to get what i want out of you, or else i'll dump you without a thought."

her: "we need to talk"

translation: "i need to talk to you."

friend: "oh, your child is sooooooo cute!"

translation: "he's a spoiled brat."

love interest: "i've been really busy..."

translation: "i've got better things to do."

unanswered text?

translation: "i've got better things to do."

forecast: “millions and millions of citizens in several states will be threatened by (potential) golf-ball-sized hail, tornados, and extreme/severe weather!!”
translation: “rain, in the forecast.”
translation#2: “...but we haven’t got a clue, really.”
translation #3: “…so go out and buy bread and milk, so our sponsors will be happy, since we will say anything to get you to tune in.” “can we show you the worst possible videos?”

statement: "if there's anything that i can do... don't hesitate to ask."

translation: "don't ask."

statement: "no. i do not want another piece of chocolate cake."

translation:  "pleeeeease?" (can i take the whole thing home with me?)

advertisement: "act now!"

translation: "we would be in a much better financial situation if you would act now."

...and on... and on... and on...
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[1] martino, j. (4.26-1.2021). translations. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino. 

b100 (4.21-1.2021): i'll be there yesterday

i’ll be there yesterday [1] 

by t. hen
 
you tell me that you need me (but i’m just not around)
and i’ve been hearing rumors of a new captain in town
my ship (eclipse) at speed of light (you’re up on the display)
i’ll navigate (and set things right) i’ll be there yesterday
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·        if the captain’s space-ship can travel faster than light & sound, could it not outrun any (current) message… arriving before the message was even sent?

could he not arrive before she falls in love with her new captain?
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[1] martino, j. (4.21-1.2021). i’ll be there yesterday. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino. 

b100 (4.20-2.2021) un-comfortably numb

un(comfortably) numb [1]
by ima numb

420 today (an IPA) and texter’s thumb
while the globe is warming, we’re uncomfortably numb

medicated, sex? (frustrated) ask and they may come
ASI (a poli-sci?):

un(comfortably) numb
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• as we numb ourselves with tele-vision and soda and alcohol needs and drama and uppers and downers… all in the name of ‘comfort.’ 

• …is there anything else we can do for our owners?

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[1] martino, j. (4.20-2.2021). un(comfortably) numb. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino.  

b100 (4.19-1.2021): Dream Home

Dream Home [1] 
by danielle rhonda eamer
 
and now we’ve found our Dream Home
at least we think that’s true
but it’s a work-in-progress
with so much more to do
 
we want to make it perfect for the perfect time of year
and Now we live in Dream Home
as It was All-ways Here
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[1] martino, j. (4.19-1.2021). Dream Home. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino. 

b100 (4.6-1.2021): runaway m[y]tosis

runaway m[y]tosis [1] 
by rep l. i. cation

alternative title: cancer 

runaway mitosis
terror-tori-All
replicate & thrive/survive (the answer to the call)

it might look like love (or a return-to-home psychosis)
just (divide & multiply):
 
runaway mitosis

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• a victim of her own, psychotic runaway mitosis, cancer commits suicide as she kills her own host/body.  
• murder/suicide is psychotic... but is it natural?
• doesn't every living thing (unopposed) replicate incessantly?
• does humanity?

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[1] martino, j. (4.6-1.2021). runaway mitosis. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by wellnesseducation.us.

b100 (4.5-3.2021): no one cares

no one cares [1] 
by c. aring 

alternative titles:

no one ----ing cares

no one cares (like you do)

 
no one cares (like you do)
about your size of home
about you price of diamond, ring
about your cell (of phone)
about your kitchen (cabinets) or sofa, china, sink
 
no one cares (like you do)
about the things you think
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·       what they (most likely) care about is…
 

…drum roll…

(you already know this, intuitively)

 

they care about how much you care… about them!

 
·       the possible lesson?  do whatever you do… and like… for you! 
·       live your own life… for you!
 

love others… for them.

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[1] martino, j. (4.5-3.2021). no one cares. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino. 

b100 (4.4-1.2021): he is risen!

he is risen! [1] 
by e. aster
 
he is risen: now all of your sins have been forgiven
he is risen (now let’s come together):
he is risen!
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[1] martino, j. (4.4-1.2021). he is risen! book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino. 

b100 (4.3-1.2021): breakfast stout

breakfast stout [1] 
by wake n. b. ake
 
there’s not an easy way to tell you what it’s all about
to wake up in the daytime, and to pour a breakfast stout
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[1] martino, j. (4.3-1.2021). breakfast stout. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by joal martino. 

b100 (4.2-1.2021): if Love could Forgive sin

if Love could Forgive sin [1] 
by f. our giving
 
if Love could Forgive sin
if Love would find a way
if Love might let us in
if Love will seize the day
if Love should happen to appear in-person, here, today
if Love could Forgive sin

then Love would find a way

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[1] martino, j. (4.2-1.2021). if Love could Forgive sin. book 100. 2021. © 2021 by wellnesseducation.us.