http://slow.writerscafe.org/StudioDongo The original writings of author Studio Dongo en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776020082 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 The snowman thought it was funny to impersonate Bugs Bunny, but the psychologist did not even smile in response to his energetic, "What's up, Doc?" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/StudioDongo/1123319/ When Septentrional performed at ACL a few years back, they were briefly joined on stage by all 4 members of The Paranoids. This was more like a chant than a song. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/StudioDongo/1122353/ Have you no sense of decency--at this long last? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/StudioDongo/1121649/ My apologies to T.S. Eliot. I couldn't help myself. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/StudioDongo/1121257/ Maybe Facebook really is self-explanatory if you're willing to play around with it. 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