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Ian Lahey
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Author of sci fi and fantasy humor. -> ilahey.com
English teacher in Italy
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A girl I used to date a long time ago, who liked to cosplay as a mermaid, once told me: "What do you think about my seashells?"

I said: "Well, D shells would have been too big."
Our relationship didn't last long after that.
September 30, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Whenever I finish a project, I like to treat myself to some craft beer. What do you do to celebrate your accomplishments?
September 30, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Happy Blasphemy Day!
September 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Add or change a word of a book title to make it funny! Here's mine: 'Eat Ass, Pray Love' #classics #books
September 29, 2026 at 6:37 PM
I wrote 100 different funny one-liners about writing and let the computer pick one to publish.
It picked the one with the typo.
September 29, 2026 at 5:40 PM
#OnThisDay in history: In 1988, Justin Nozuka, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born.
September 29, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Mark Twain was born and died in years when Halley's Comet appeared (1835 - 1910). He predicted this himself, saying: "I came in with Halley's Comet in 1835. It is coming again next year, and I expect to go out with it." #Literature #History
September 29, 2026 at 4:14 PM
I just finished watching 'There Is No Antimemetics Division' on Youtube, and now I can't say anything about it.
September 29, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Ruin a literature classic by adding or changing a letter. I'll start: 'Prankenstein' #classics #books #literature
September 29, 2026 at 2:36 PM
September 29, 2026 at 1:41 PM
I'm not a fan of the "starving author" trope. I'm a fan of the "successful author" trope. Grab a book and help me make it a reality!
September 29, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Happy Heart Day!
September 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
THE ANSWER TO TODAY'S TRIVIA QUESTION:
- In 1920, T. S. Eliot published the collection Poems. It included the poem Gerontion. What famous phrase, often used to describe espionage and counter-intelligence, comes from this poem? Answer: wilderness of mirrors

Stay tuned for more!
September 28, 2026 at 7:13 PM
I'm not a pessimist. I'm just an optimist with experience.
September 28, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Add or change a word of a book title to make it funny! Here's mine: 'Jane Eyre Fryer' #classics #books
September 28, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Anyone who amplifies your wrongdoings and minimizes theirs is a dangerous and toxic influence you don't need in your life. Or in your government.
September 28, 2026 at 4:35 PM
‘Password must contain at least one character’ — fine. It’s Batman now.
September 28, 2026 at 3:55 PM
How do you express your love for horror books? Do you write reviews, fan fiction, fan art, or something else? 💕
September 28, 2026 at 3:13 PM
I have an Australian friend who installed ethernet in his house. He calls it "The LAN down under".
September 28, 2026 at 2:28 PM
September 28, 2026 at 1:46 PM
TRIVIA TIME!:
In 1920, T. S. Eliot published the collection Poems. It included the poem Gerontion. What famous phrase, often used to describe espionage and counter-intelligence, comes from this poem?

- a tumid river
- three trees against a low sky
- wilderness of mirrors
- this was all folly
September 28, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Happy International Right to Know Day!
September 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Ruin a film with just one letter. I'll start: "Live and Let Dine"
September 27, 2026 at 6:34 PM
The first Plenary Session of the National People's Congress approves the design of the Flag of the People's Republic of China.
It happened #OnThisDay, in 1949.
September 27, 2026 at 5:39 PM
For every action, there is an opposite overreaction - Newton's Third Law of Social Media
September 27, 2026 at 4:43 PM