Gerard DiLeo
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Retired, not tired. Hippocampus, behave!
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242: I Died? How Could I Die? How Did I Die?
Life after death. It was true. And it seemed pleasant. Walking along a beautifully landscaped trail, I didn't see a light, but that didn't matter. This whole place was lit up. As I walked, I began passing loved ones who had died before me. I saw my brother who died at 19 in a terrible traffic accident.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
241 Sometimes I Surprise Even Myself. Top Story - August 2024.
Self-awareness is a big deal--evolutionarily. Our brain also creates foresight, purpose, empathy, and a sense of fulfillment. The list goes on... emotions, love, disdain, anger, remembering targets for revenge, praise, admiration, etc.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
240 Social Promotion High School — "Where Success is Automatic!" ™
This is my third year at Social Promotion High School. I don't know what I learned the first two years, but I know my third will be just as important. This year I've signed up for the following courses:
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
239 A Day at Dr. Grimm's Office Part 3
SLEEPING BEAUTY and NECROMANTICISM Dr. Grimm didn't usually make house calls, but it was necessary in this case. He walked into the single room thatched hut and sniffed. Almonds? he wondered. No, that wasn't it. Something else. But after doing his physical exam, he had a diagnosis at least. The wicked witch and Prince Charming patiently awaited his official disposition.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
238 A Day at Dr. Grimm's Office Part 2
CINDERELLA, ET AL. "You've no self-esteem, Cinderella," Dr. Grimm said as she reclined on the psychiatrist couch. "Well, for starters," she mumbled, "look what they named me. After they gave me the job of sweeping the chimney cinders. Cinderella!"
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
236 Breathing Free
Mission Control: Hello, Captain Murphy. We're sorry for the unscheduled landing on Bartels-3. We also realize there's been some damage to your navigation portal interface, meaning that successful return to the Lagrange Point ship remains impossible until the patch is downloaded to your craft.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
235 The Wicked Witch Babysitting Service
Your last chance for the baddest little boys and girls.™ Has every babysitter stormed out on you? Has even the most reasonable custodial care used convenient, unreasonable restraints to tie up your child/children? We're not afraid!
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
