The Existential Perception of Life at 6 vs. 60 Years Old
Age 6: Has pastel-colored hair to stand out in a crowd. Age 60: Spends $10 monthly to ensure ID theft protection and anonymity.
I, Audley Upton, do solemnly swear, usually in the privacy of my own home, that I am a freelance writer, blogger and close “n”-counter of the third kind. I am not, however, a robot, at least not by Captcha standards. I live to write satire, aka “relevant nonsense,” for the sole purpose of instilling shock and awe among my friends and any other readers who happen to fall into the blog hole I have covered over with leaves to n-trap them. (Hah! I just counted another “n.”) I began my writing career as a magazine editor for corporations, universities and non-profit organizations. Then one day, I decided to shun monetary pursuits and seek a more meaningful purpose in life—making people laugh. To that end, I created my blog “How Aud,” with semi-absurd columns that have (possibly) entertained tens of readers throughout the universe.
Age 6: Has pastel-colored hair to stand out in a crowd. Age 60: Spends $10 monthly to ensure ID theft protection and anonymity.
By what other name is the Statue of Liberty known? a) Lady Libertine b) Lady Gaga c) The French Connection d) Oh Buoy, It’s a Gull
Once again, it's time to submit entries to the 31st annual Bulwer-Lytton Bad Fiction Writing contest! This year I'm hoping to be judged insufficient enough to take top prize.
Couples: after you've mastered these origami-like instructions, you will soon overcome your fear and loathing of things that come out of the dryer. Singles: don't bother.