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Weekly Contest #370
The cloud was thrilled. He landed a part in an Aristophanes play, Clouds, and tonight was opening night! He was going to be Cloud #1 in the Cloud Chorus. This was such a proud moment for the cloud. Miss Stanis, the director, a tall, gaunt woman, peered over her glasses. A staunch supporter of method acting, she wanted a real cloud for the production. She spoke slowly, dramatically. She wanted to give some last-minute notes.Miss Stanis stared, lips pursed. “Who are you?” she demanded. Cloud looked behind him at the door but saw nothing. He tu...
Weekly Contest #369
We’re still reeling from Old Leader’s televised interview. All of us on the island watched as the interviewer, Cassie Carmichael, fresh out of college with a journalism degree, conducted the discussion. I have the transcript:Interviewer: Sir, you said that drinking candle wax was good for us. You said, ‘Wax coats your organs to keep germs from attacking the body.’ Do you really believe — Old Leader: I think that all the world leaders should eat potato chips.Interviewer: Uh huh. Sir, you also said, ‘Candles make the air smell nice,...
Weekly Contest #366
The job interview was great. Proofreading and editing a community education brochure for a zoo. Securing instructors, developing children’s camp programs. I’ve worked so hard for this. The interviewer was very cute, a pudgy teddy-bear with a full beard and mustache, just my type.The next day, he showed up at my place of work.“I have an offer for you,” he smiled.“How can I refuse?” I smiled back.Then – he asked me out to dinner.“Is this part of the interview process?”He looked confused. “Interview?”“Yes, the job interview. Community ed coordi...
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