Domino Theory
It all began one day last week.
The sweeper hose just sprung a leak.
The coffee pot refused to perk.
The timing buzzer would not work.
The blender blades refused to turn.
The toaster only works on “burn.”
The spray steam iron won’t steam
Or spray, and I feel all unhinged today.
These things have worked for years,
I know,
And at some time all things must go.
But in one week? It has me vexed,
And wondering if perhaps I’m next.
Post Scripts
Spot Check
One day while baby-sitting my then 7-year-old granddaughter, Elizabeth, my husband and I took her to the mall. As we were walking, she spotted the directory of stores with the “You are here” designation. Rather surprised, she said, “Gee, how did they know where we were going to be before we got here?” Suzan L. [...]
What’s His Line
My son, who works for the State Department, has never said much about his job to his 6-year-old son, Seth. This was evident one day recently when I visited and asked my grandson what his daddy did for a living. Seth thought for a moment and replied, “I think he works for the Secret Circus.” [...]
Circumstances
Of jobs it’s true today, There’s a disastrous dearth. Grown kids move home to stay. You’re back to giving berth. Lois Muehl Iowa City, Iowa
No Matter How You Slice It
A guy orders a pizza. When it’s ready, the counterman asks, “Shall I cut it into four or eight pieces?” “Better make it four. I don’t think I can eat eight.” Harold Goldwasser Los Angeles, California
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“Post Editors” wrote this.
How does that work?–light verse by committee.
Anyway, I can answer the question posed: If you’re worried about being “next, ” it’s already happening.