R.D. Ronstad | Points in Case

R.D. Ronstad Phoenix, Az

R.D. Ronstad writes mainly humor pieces and poetry. His work can be found at Defenestration, The Big Jewel, Every Day Fiction, Defenestration, Little Old Lady Comedy, Perfect Sound Forever (forthcoming - Jan. 2022) and many other online sites. A native Chicagoan, he currently lives in Phoenix, Az. He recommends Paradise Burger at 40th Ave and Bell.

Comedy Writing

the marx brothers

I Call My Neighbor Gummo the Spy

Then right on cue, the whole complex became a mashup of Duck Soup: Mrs. Tyndale burst out of her door singing what sounded like some sort of aria.

by R.D. Ronstad
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May 18, 2019

the bench guys are waiting

When It Comes to Waiting, I’m a Natural

I never look to see if the bus or train is coming. I never push the button more than once on elevators or at crosswalks.

by R.D. Ronstad
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February 17, 2019

Comedy Writing

I Try to Invent Some Words That Rhyme with Orange

by R.D. Ronstad | January 31, 2023 | The Haven

The Least Interesting Man in the World

by R.D. Ronstad | October 31, 2022 | The Haven

Ifs, Buts, Candy, Nuts, etc.

by R.D. Ronstad | October 19, 2022 | The Haven

From the Auditions of a Goose Who Never Made it as An Actor (or TV Host)

by R.D. Ronstad | October 8, 2022 | The Haven

My New Abundance of Caution of Lifestyle (Because You Can Never Be Too Careful)

by R.D. Ronstad | July 28, 2021 | Defenestration

A Conversation With Walls During Lockdown”

by R.D. Ronstad | October 1, 2020 | Little Old Lady Comedy

Exclamation Mark Retires: An Interview

by R.D. Ronstad | January 1, 2020 | Defenestration

My Gun Show: Ammunition for Change

by R.D. Ronstad | October 17, 2019 | Robot Butt

Hello! I’m the Patient!

by R.D. Ronstad | May 1, 2019 | The Big Jewel

Jeffrey and the Runaway Sock (Not a Children’s Story)

by R.D. Ronstad | April 24, 2019 | Defenestration

by R.D. Ronstad | February 27, 2019 | Defenestration

by R.D. Ronstad | June 13, 2018 | The Big Jewel

I Am Interviewed by The New York Times for Their “By the Book” Page

by R.D. Ronstad | May 2, 2018 | The Big Jewel