Turn off Word count 816 The Interview Before The Pilot “This is Jason Atkins for ‘Divertissement Dialogue’ where we find out what’s up in entertainment. Our guest tonight is Duke Hanley. Tell us about your new show appearing on Fox starting June 12.” “Thanks for … Continue reading Better
Candidates’ Diaries
Blah, blah, blah, I' great Word count 673 October 17 – My brother may have made a few mistakes, but he was mostly a good president, except for the war and the economy. October 18 – Why are people so upset about my opposition … Continue reading Candidates’ Diaries
An Open Letter To Cheryl Strayed
Could be the Pacific Crest Trail of "Wild" fame Word count 378 Before anything negative comes up, I applaud both your adventuresome spirit, and the inspiration that you have given to millions. Personally, your book left me depressed, but only because my achievements are … Continue reading An Open Letter To Cheryl Strayed
Welcome
You don't want this ticket Word count 573 Duke woke up in a theatre feeling a bit out of it. He could tell that he had a lot to drink. That must be the reason for his disorientation. He did remember much of the … Continue reading Welcome
Eagle
Can't tell if this is the right band Word count 13179 Eagle Grant started off his 2010 TV special live from Portland’s Memorial Coliseum with a few covers - “I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water” (Elvis), “Maybe Tomorrow” (The Everlys), “Tell The Truth” (Ray … Continue reading Eagle
Fly
By the millions Word count 669 Locals from Igaluit on Baffin Island north of mainland Canada found what appeared to be odd pebbles which were exposed when the recent heat wave melted a layer of snow. As the sun warmed the “pebbles”, their shells broke … Continue reading Fly
Californication
Hell on earth - fires, floods, freeze, drought Word count 5129 Oregonian Special Californication Issue February 10, 2045 Over the last few years, the trickle of people moving north into the greater northwest has gone from a trickle to a torrent. The population table … Continue reading Californication
Smart Car
Word count 33238 1. Introduction I get into my car and am greeted by “You’re looking good today Duke. I see that your blood pressure has improved and your pulse is a healthy 63.” “Yes and you too are looking good Carl. I see that … Continue reading Smart Car
Scenes
How will it end? Word count 949 Eight year old Duke Hanley is humiliated when his mother tells him “You’re eight years old and wetting the bed. Maybe you should wear diapers.” The PE teacher says “Sorry nobody picked you for either team. Why … Continue reading Scenes
Die
A part of the formula Word count 545 Duke Hanley, an associate actuary, got his idea while working on a mortality study at Pura Life Company. The underwriting department gave him access to all of the underwriting and claims information for 10,000 insureds to see … Continue reading Die
Doug Hawley 