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No Reblog Button? No Problem!

On July 14, 2019January 23, 2021 By Sean D. LaytonIn Blogging6 Comments

Yes, my Reblog button is still missing in action. But here's a step-by-step guide on how people can reblog using the WordPress share button.

Welcome Aboard the Night Terror Express!

On July 11, 2019January 23, 2021 By Sean D. LaytonIn Humor19 Comments

How bad was my dream? Well, it ended up in an expensive ambulance ride.

No Comfort in Sleep

On July 8, 2019January 23, 2021 By Sean D. LaytonIn Human Interest17 Comments

Man, I had the worst dream last night. Or maybe the second worst. Anyway, heads up, faithful manateans -- this isn't a typical light-hearted or funny post, so feel free to hit the ejection button. Things will definitely be more light-hearted in the next post.

2nd Sunshine Blogger

On July 6, 2019 By Sean D. LaytonIn Blogging21 Comments

I'd like to thank the gracious Sheqo for nominating me for a Sunshine Blogger Award and apologize that it took me so long to post a response (I was out of the country and then life got in the way). Anyway, it is much appreciated! Make sure you stop by and check her site out www.sheqoz.com where …

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Sitting in a kebab shop in Manchester holding a massive kebab

Trying to Go On a Diet

On June 30, 2019January 23, 2021 By Sean D. LaytonIn Houseguest, Humor24 Comments

I hate dieting, but I didn't have much choice because I had to fit into my dress clothes for my cousin's wedding. And those calories weren't burning off by themselves.

Airman 1st Class Donis M. Layton and friends.

I Had a Dad in a Million

On June 16, 2019January 23, 2021 By Sean D. LaytonIn Human Interest10 Comments

My mom always told us kids we had a dad in a million. It's something moms say. But now that I think about it, she was right. My dad wasn't rich or an intellectual, but he was a hell of a guy and I think you would have liked him.

Clock Watching

On June 7, 2019 By Sean D. LaytonIn Poetry, Writing10 Comments

Couldn't sleep. This popped into my head.

1st Sunshine Blogger Award

On June 6, 2019January 23, 2021 By Sean D. LaytonIn Blogging, Other Artists, Writing21 Comments

I was just nominated for my first Sunshine Blogger Award by a fellow blogger. I'm not particularly sunny and I burn easily, but I'll take it!

The Land Manatee Returneth

On June 3, 2019January 23, 2021 By Sean D. LaytonIn Houseguest, Humor10 Comments

For those of you needing a Land Manatee fix, I'm back from the UK! It was a great trip though things didn't go as smoothly as I would have liked. Naturally.

I Hate Traveling. But My Bag Doesn’t.

On May 19, 2019 By Sean D. LaytonIn Humor22 Comments

With all the changed flights and airlines and the fact my wedding gear was in my bag, what were the odds something would go wrong?

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About Sean Layton

Born in the UK, I have lived most of my life under the blazing Arizona sun. Okay, that’s a lie, I’ve been sheltering in the air-conditioned indoors. Anyway, I’m a starving writer with an MFA in creative writing (screenwriting & fiction) from ASU.

After attempting to amuse my friends for years with Facebook posts, I decided to make my tales of woe and musings on life in my tiny universe available online for an even larger audience to ignore (at their own peril).

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What others call poor decision making, I call teachable moments.

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