Saturday, June 20, 2026

Read, Redd, Redded

Read, Red, Redded

Pat and Trite, the Obvious sisters, have opened a shop selling used notions. Sales have been a bit slow but are expected to increase once people start remembering what they have forgotten, like "Life, liberty, and the well-regulated pursuit of happiness while carrying firearms", or "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, but remember that a bird in the bush can't poop on your hand", or "A stitch in time saves nine, or more if there are runners on base, and anyway, three strikes and you're out, so maybe you want to be sure about what you're getting yourself into". They can also remove stubborn stains from T-shirts and some other laundry, in cases of messy eating, through the application of healing touch and prayer. Just ask.

Pat and Trite, the Obvious sisters, will soon have a book out, published by Somnolent Press: "Tidings To Nap By", subtitled "Regular stuff is good enough", sub-sub titled "Ordinary thoughts of ordinary people to help get you through most of the day unless it's 'One of those days, you know?'", which they'll cover in their YouTube series. Curious? Want to know more? Here's a sample: "If baked potatoes just don't seem to be working, it's not them, it's you. You need to add both butter and a little salt." Or: "Night is a good time to sleep, so you don't end up feeling tired the next day when things are actually happening, and anyway you get bored just sitting up in the dark, alone, with nothing to do but yawn." Order now, order often, don't think so much — they've done it for you.

 


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