Mort Laitner, at The Blogs

Apr 30, 2024, 5:38 PM

After Noem’s Dead Dog Debacle Trump Asks for Help (Humor)

After Donald Trump read what the media and animal rights groups said about South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem murdering her puppy, Cricket, he was shocked. Not about the death of the pup but that anybody gave a crap about...

Apr 26, 2024, 4:48 PM

Sadomasochism — A Poem

Oh, how he loves abusing them His menagerie of masochists Knowing they'll beg for more. As he hits them with lies And makes them lick his sneakers Knowing how much they enjoy being humiliated and called "stupid" Watch as his sadistically brainwashed get whipped into...

Apr 24, 2024, 3:29 PM

National Holidays If the Election Goes the Wrong Way (Humor)

As I laid in bed, covered by my 1976 American flag quilt, I contemplated the upcoming election. (194 days away) I had two alarming thoughts: "What if the wrong guy wins?; What new national holidays will he declare?" Within seconds, ideas flashed...

Apr 18, 2024, 11:46 AM

A Pesach Story For Your Seder

As I sat at the seder table, leaning on my blue and white Star of David pillow. I watched flickering yellow flames reflect in the eyes of my family and friends. I marvelled at the beauty of my vision. Now to...

Apr 11, 2024, 2:42 PM

Trump’s Driving Me Crazy—How About You?

I yell out the window, as if I have a role in Network, "Donald J. Trump is driving me crazy!" And berserk. And paranoid. And completely out of my mind. And with the election only 206 days away, that's pretty, pretty scary. And it's...

Apr 6, 2024, 10:46 AM

Hell No, I Won’t Go! (Humor)

I sat at my desk, sipping my coffee and opening my emails. I found one from the White House. I took a second to stare at the beauty and simplicity of the White House emblem, then I read: Dear Mort, Since...

Apr 3, 2024, 1:46 AM

Wagering on Our Future

As I watched Donald Trump's Truth Social post showing a picture of a hog-tied President Biden painted on to the tailgate of a pickup, my stomach acids ran up my esophagus and burned my throat. With tears forming in my...

Mar 31, 2024, 2:19 PM

Trump Orders Hold-Your-Nose Republican Voters to Stay Home on Election Day (Humor)

Speaking at the Sneaker and Bible Hawkers Convention in Kiss-My-Butt, Arkansas, Donald Trump told Republican voters to stay home on election day if they're going to hold their noses when they vote for him. Wearing his signature, $399.00 “Never Surrender”...

Mar 30, 2024, 12:43 AM

Trump Asks Cult Members to Collect Gideon Bibles and Ship them to Mar-a-Lago (Satire)

In the hot Florida sun, Donald Trump stood, squinting his eyes in front of a small crowd of supporters and a slew of TV cameras. He leaned against a gold podium, vigorously waving a bible, as if he had...

Mar 9, 2024, 9:50 PM

Heart of Darkness

The scalpel cut an eight inch line across the patient's chest, the surgeon wondered: "Why am I trying to save the life of this wicked man?" "What will I find in his heart of darkness?" "Will I unearth a heart with traces...

About Me

Florida's Jewish short-story writer, speaker, film producer and retired attorney. He has authored, "A Hebraic Obsession", "The Hanukkah Bunny" and "The Greatest Gift." He produced an award-winning short film entitled, "The Stairs". Movie can be viewed on my TOI blog. ChatGPT says, Mort is known for his works that often explore themes of love, loss, and the human connection. Laitner has published several books , including “A Hebraic Obsession.” His writing style is characterized by its emotional depth and introspection. Laitner’s works have garnered praise for their heartfelt expression and keen insight into the human experience.

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