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"Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss activities; Small minds discuss people." - Eleanor Roosevelt.
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This & That
There once were two called This and That, One a weasel, one a cat; They lived inside a circus tent, Built on a raft to save on rent.
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How To Be An Opussycat
If you're becoming an Opussycat today Here's a few tips to show you the way These are not rules they're just so you know How we roll here on Opuss. Right then, let's go...
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Always be yourself, unless you can be a penguin. Then always be a penguin....
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Sometimes... when you are sad... no one sees your tears Sometimes... when you are worried... no one sees your pain Sometimes... when you are happy... no one sees your smile But fart just once....
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Life Karma :)
There once was a hobo named "Dirty Jim" He was old and smelly and lived in a bin. Walking one day guess what he found. A fiver laying all crinkled up on the ground.
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Who am I?
[Inspired by @Delilah the Sweet's PA] **clears throat, stands** my name is Nicola, and I'm a personality. (sorry - I'll get on with it now)... Who am I. Well, drat. What a question. What a rat.
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Twist Of Fate
The young girl was smiling when he walked through the door, She didn't notice him come strolling across the floor.
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Conspiracy?
This has to be my favourite conspiracy… Very weird. 911... 1) New York City has 11 letters 2) Afghanistan has 11 letters.
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Replay
'Where?' 'Just through there, sir.' As I put my badge back into my coat I looked up and could see where the young patrolman was pointing. I nodded my acknowledgement and walked on.
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True Love
True love is giving someone the power to break your heart. But trusting them not to. ~Anonymous.
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The Woolly Witch
Once upon a story, In a swamp most grim and gory, There sat a creepy twisted tangled mat; Made of gnarled and mossy branches, Grown with magic, luck and chances, Grew a cottage shaped just like a...
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Miscarriage
So as a woman you are supposed to be designed to bare a child, wider hips, breasts to feed, a womb to grow the foetus, so when you have a miscarriage you automatically feel like a failure, I sobbed...
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Hallowe'en Party Update
Today is the first day of October. This marks the beginning of the Opuss #halloweenparty. I admittedly didn't expect the idea to get so many likes (31, actually, on the original post).
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Author
You're the author of your own story, don't let anyone take the pen away from you.
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The Opuss Files: Kim.
Another day, another victim... And today I interviewed Kim, who you may also know as IrrationalKimmi... Q: What's the hardest Opuss you've ever had to write, and why was it difficult.
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A Cranky Old Man
What do you see nurses. . . . . .What do you see. What are you thinking .. . . . . when you're looking at me. A cranky old man, . . . . . .not very wise, Uncertain of habit .. . . . . . . .
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The Opuss Files: Lauren.
Today, my victim is Lauren... Who you will most likely know as 'littleone'. Yeah, my sister. Don't judge, I'm just as scathing with her as I am with anyone else, if not more. Q: How did you find...
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Bottom Peas
I knew a girl With a condition, Most baffling though I'm no physician; For with any kind Of cough or sneeze, From out her bottom ( | -) - - - - • Would fly peas.
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Project Humanity
#projecthumanity Calling all Opussians. I am calling out to each and every one of you, on your iPad, your iPhone, your iPod Touch. I need your help. I have an idea.
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Urinanalysis
One day, in line at the company cafeteria, Jack says to Mike behind him, "My elbow hurts like hell. I guess I better see a doctor." "Listen, you don't have to spend that kind of money," Mike replies.
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A Blonde Goes On Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
Regis: "Barbara, you've done very well so far - $500,000 and one lifeline left -- phone a friend. The next question will give you the top prize of One Million dollars if you get it right ...
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"Ask yourself this question: 'Will this matter a year from now?'" ~~Richard Carlson.
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Thoughts
Having been away from Opuss for a while, I have spent some time tonight browsing all the excellent material that has been posted.
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